Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and Xander Zayas put promise to test in Brooklyn clash
Summary
Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Xander Zayas, both undefeated boxing champions, will face each other in a highly anticipated fight at the Barclays Center. This matchup features two young fighters seen as future stars who come from famous boxing cities, Philadelphia and Puerto Rico.Key Facts
- Jaron Ennis is 29 years old with a 35-0 record and 31 knockouts.
- Ennis is the WBA interim champion at 154 pounds and has unified IBF and WBA belts at 147 pounds.
- Xander Zayas is 23 years old with a 23-0 record and 13 knockouts.
- Zayas is a unified WBA and WBO champion at 154 pounds and became boxing’s youngest active world champion last summer.
- The fight is at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and is expected to be a major event in boxing.
- Ennis and Zayas are considered successors of strong boxing traditions from Philadelphia and Puerto Rico.
- Ennis moved up in weight after missing a chance to fight Vergil Ortiz Jr. due to Ortiz’s contract issues.
- Both fighters express confidence and readiness for the fight, highlighting its importance for their careers.
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