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Jaron Ennis survives scare to stop Xander Zayas and unify 154lb titles in instant classic

Jaron Ennis survives scare to stop Xander Zayas and unify 154lb titles in instant classic

Summary

Jaron Ennis won a big boxing match by stopping Xander Zayas in the seventh round to unify two super-welterweight world titles. Ennis improved his record to 36 wins and no losses, while Zayas suffered his first professional defeat.

Key Facts

  • The fight took place at Barclays Center.
  • Ennis knocked Zayas down three times during the match.
  • The referee stopped the fight at 1:49 of the seventh round.
  • Ennis now holds both the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles.
  • Ennis’s record improved to 36 wins, 0 losses, with 32 knockouts.
  • Zayas had been undefeated with a 23-0 record before this fight.
  • Both fighters were unbeaten champions and regarded as future stars.
  • The fight was challenging for Ennis, especially in the third round when Zayas nearly turned the match.
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