Xander Zayas faces Jaron 'Boots' Ennis in Brooklyn boxing showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:24 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Xander Zayas is set to meet Jaron 'Boots' Ennis in a highly-anticipated super welterweight fight on Saturday night in Brooklyn, New York. Both fighters bring unbeaten records to the bout, with Zayas holding the WBO and WBA titles, while Ennis seeks validation in his second outing at the weight. The match is expected to be a significant clash in the division amidst rising competition. Other notable fights include Ben Whittaker's U.S. debut against Richard Rivera and Emiliano Vargas challenged by Bryce Mills, adding further interest to the boxing weekend.
- •Zayas is 23-0 with 13 KOs; Ennis is 35-0 with 31 KOs.
- •Fight is part of a nearly sold-out event in Brooklyn.
- •Whittaker aims to impress in his U.S. debut against Rivera.
- •Emiliano Vargas faces Bryce Mills on the undercard.
- •Jean Pascal returns to fight Francis Lafreniere for WBC interim title.
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"It doesn’t get much better than Zayas vs. Boots on a Saturday night in New York City.
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