Zayas Vs. Ennis Unification Confirmed

Originally posted on BoxingNews.com | Last updated Mar 31, 2026 5:27 AM ET

Unified 154-lb champion Xander Zayas will put his titles on the line against the undefeated Jaron Ennis.

The event is set for June 27 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Zayas secured his first world title last July, dominating Jorge Garcia in a masterclass performance to claim the vacant WBO title. Zayas then became the youngest unified ruler in boxing history by beating Abass Baraou to add the WBA belt.

Ennis officially jumped to 154 lbs in October 2025. In his first appearance at the weight, “Boots” stopped Uisma Lima in one round, dropping him twice before the referee intervened. After a highly publicized legal dispute derailed a planned bout with Vergil Ortiz Jr., Ennis pivoted to the biggest opportunity available: a shot at Zayas’ two world titles.

Stats

Feature	Xander Zayas	Jaron “Boots” Ennis
Age	23	28
Record	23-0 (13 KOs)	35-0 (31 KOs)
Height / Reach	5’10” / 74″	5’10” / 74″
Titles at Stake	WBA & WBO Unified	WBA Interim (Status Pending)
Last Result	W-SD 12 vs. Abass Baraou	W-KO 1 vs. Uisma Lima

“Long before I became a World champion. I always sought to face the biggest challenges in my division. I have never shied away from a fight and have always been willing to test my skills against anyone. “Now, as the unified champion, I am ready to defend my world titles against one of the sport’s biggest names. I have always believed in myself, and on June 27, I will continue to show the world what is possible when you dare to be great,” Zayas said

“Time to step and collect these belts. Knocking them down one by one. And the new,” Ennis

Wider Reaction

“What a fight. I’m thrilled to be able to get this fight made for Jaron — this is exactly the kind of occasion that brings the very best out of a future pound-for-pound number one. “Boots shone so brightly against Stanionis in Atlantic City in his first unification fight, and I expect him to light up Brooklyn on June 27. But Xander is a special fighter in his own right, and huge props go to him for wanting to fight the very best,” Eddie Hearn

“We signed Xander at 16 and have seen him develop into the sport’s youngest current unified champion and a budding superstar. Facing the best has always been Xander’s priority, and ‘Boots’ Ennis provides the next step to prove greatness in only his second title defense,” Todd duBoef

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