Xander Zayas set to defend title against Jaron Ennis on June 27
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:21 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Xander Zayas will defend his unified junior middleweight title against Jaron Ennis on June 27 in Brooklyn. This matchup is one of several key fights announced for June and July 2026. The boxing calendar includes notable bouts such as Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez facing Antonio Vargas for the WBA bantamweight title on June 13 and Anthony Joshua returning to the ring on July 25. The upcoming schedule features multiple high-stakes matchups, with titles on the line and prominent fighters returning after extended breaks.
- •Zayas vs. Ennis for unified junior middleweight title on June 27.
- •Rodriguez to challenge Vargas for WBA title on June 13.
- •Anthony Joshua returns against Kristian Prenga on July 25.
- •Errol Spence faces Tim Tszyu in Australia on July 25.
- •Canelo Alvarez set to fight Christian Mbilli in September.
- 3:21 PMCBS Sports — Boxing schedule for 2026: Xander Zayas vs. Jaron Ennis; Anthony Joshua, Errol Spence returns on tap
"The 2026 boxing calendar is hitting summer with some great fights on the books
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