Xander Zayas: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 15

Josh Kelly calls for Ennis and Zayas fights in push for top names

Josh Kelly says he wants to face Jaron Ennis and Xander Zayas as he targets the biggest available fights. The British welterweight named both rising stars among the opponents he is chasing.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 6

Boots Ennis defends Xander Zayas from quit accusations

Jaron Ennis says Xander Zayas did not quit when their super welterweight title fight was stopped in the eighth round at Barclays Center on June 27. Ennis, who unified the WBO and WBA straps by dropping Zayas and forcing a corner stoppage, told Bad Left Hook that his opponent was probably seeking instructions rather than surrendering.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 6

Roy Jones Jr: Xander Zayas needs sports psychologist after Ennis loss

Roy Jones Jr says Xander Zayas needs to see a sports psychologist before he can bounce back from his stoppage loss to Jaron Ennis. The Hall of Famer told Andre Ward that Zayas has the physical tools to become a world champion but must address the mental damage from his recent defeat first.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 30

Claressa Shields defends Boots Ennis after Zayas stoppage

Claressa Shields says Jaron 'Boots' Ennis delivered an elite performance against Xander Zayas despite critics fixating on a single difficult moment. Speaking to media at her own fight announcement against Kaye Scott, Shields dismissed the narrative that Zayas hurt Ennis in the third round of their super middleweight title clash.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 29

Zayas vows comeback after Ennis defeat

Xander Zayas has promised Puerto Rico a better version of himself following his loss to Jaron Ennis. The light middleweight thanked his supporters and framed the defeat as part of his development.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 29

What’s Next For Xander Zayas?

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis stopped Xander Zayas in dominant fashion in the seventh round of their fight on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, to claim the unified junior middleweight titles.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 29

What’s Next For Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis After Saturday’s Big Win Over Xander Zayas

Philadelphia’s Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis stopped Xander Zayas in seven rounds on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, to claim the unified junior middleweight titles.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 29

Zayas has rematch clause with Boots Ennis, says Eddie Hearn

Xander Zayas has a rematch clause in his contract after losing to Jaron Ennis, Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed in a post-fight media session, though Hearn expects the Puerto Rican to move up to middleweight instead of exercising the option.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Jaron Ennis vs. Xander Zayas Ends by TKO in Thrilling Title Unification Fight

Jaron "Boots" Ennis delivered a career-defining performance on Saturday night, overcoming a significant scare to stop Xander Zayas in the seventh round and unify the WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 28

Boots Ennis grades himself C+ after Zayas stoppage win

Boots Ennis stopped Xander Zayas to retain his welterweight title Saturday night at Barclays Center but walked out of the ring thinking he left his best work in the gym.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 28

Vergil Ortiz calls Xander Zayas a quitter after Ennis loss

Vergil Ortiz unloaded on Xander Zayas moments after Jaron Ennis stopped the defending titleholder in seven rounds Saturday night, calling Zayas a quitter and claiming he would knock Ennis out cold if they ever meet.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 28

Sunday Convo: Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Left Zero Doubt That He Is Truly A Pound-For Pound-Fighter

It was probably one of the most action-packed, edge-of-your-seat seven-round fights this year. At the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Xander Zayas (23-1, 13 KOs) and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis (36-0, 32 KOs) put on a show for those in attendance and for viewers watching live on DAZN PPV.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 28

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis Stops Xander Zayas to Capture Unified Junior Middleweight Titles

Jaron “Boots” Ennis proved Saturday night why many consider him one of boxing’s most complete fighters. Fighting in the main event at Barclays Center in

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 28

Emiliano Vargas beats Bryce Mills by TKO in round 4 on 27 June 2026

Emiliano Vargas stopped Bryce Mills by fourth-round TKO on the Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis card, moving to 18-0 with his first career knockout. The American unbeaten pressed the action from the opening bell and found the finishing sequence midway through round four.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Xander Zayas vs. Jaron 'Boots' Ennis: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

One of the biggest boxing matchups of the summer takes place this Saturday as undefeated champions Xander Zayas and Jaron "Boots" Ennis square off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 25

Xander Zayas vs Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis: ‘Brooklyn Style’

Ordinarily, this would be a celebratory stomp, a delighted and enthused take pointing out something good, two (fairly) young fighters, coming together

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 22

Gary Antuanne Russell warns Boots Ennis faces tough test vs Zayas

Gary Antuanne Russell expects Jaron 'Boots' Ennis to dethrone Xander Zayas this weekend but warns the challenger he has a real fight on his hands. Zayas defends his unified super welterweight titles against Ennis on Saturday, and Russell — who fought Boots twice in the amateurs — told Bad Left Hook that the young champion will not fold easily.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 21

Zayas vs Boots headlines boxing schedule for June 24-27

Xander Zayas defends his WBA and WBO super welterweight titles against Jaron Ennis on June 27 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, marking the biggest fight in both men's careers.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 11

Boots Ennis targets Zayas titles: 'Ready to shut everybody up'

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis will challenge unified super welterweight champion Xander Zayas for his belts on June 27, and the Philadelphia contender is not short on confidence.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / May 1

Xander Zayas Signs Multi-Year Extension with Top Rank Ahead of Boots Ennis Mega Fight

Xander Zayas is locking in his future while preparing for the biggest fight of his career. Top Rank announced Monday that it has reached a multi-year contract

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 31, 2025

Xander Zayas Eyes First Defense at Home

Madison Square Garden has long been a proving ground for Puerto Rican boxing greatness. On July 26, Xander Zayas added his name to that legacy. Fighting

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 5, 2025

Boxing's Youngest Current Champion Xander Zayas Ranks Top 3 Targets

At just 22 years old, Xander Zayas made history on July 26, beating Jorge Garcia by unanimous decision. The Puerto Rican phenom became boxing’s youngest active champion with a dominant performance against a rugged contender in Garcia.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 2, 2025

‘You Got a Gift!’ – Xander Zayas’ Championship Win Draws Harsh Criticism from Rival

A young champion has emerged, but not without drawing the ire of a hungry division contender Riding high after securing his first world title, Xander Zayas now finds himself in the center of more than just championship glory.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / July 30, 2025

Xander Zayas Becomes Youngest Current World Champion

Xander Zayas became the youngest current world champion at age 22 with a dominant, unanimous decision win against Jorge Garcia Perez of Mexico last Saturday.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 27, 2025

Xander Zayas Becomes Boxing’s Youngest Champion

Xander Zayas claimed the vacant WBO junior middleweight world title with a dominant unanimous decision win over Jorge Garcia Perez at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 27, 2025

Xander Zayas vs Jorge Garcia Results: Zayas Wins WBO Title In Final Top Rank-ESPN Fight Card

It's an end of an era for Top Rank Boxing. An emotional night as the promotion caps off its partnership with ESPN with arguably the best showcase of their prospects and a new world champion is crowned.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 10, 2025

Exclusive: Xander Zayas Looking To Win First World Title On Final Top Rank-ESPN Card

The career of Xander Zayas has been associated with Top Rank and ESPN since the Puerto Rican made his pro debut on Oct. 26th, 2019. That night, he knocked out Genesis Wynn in the first round.

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 29, 2025

Xander Zayas vs Jorge Garcia Perez Set Date For WBO Junior Middleweight Title

Xander Zayas' first shot at gold is now official. Top Rank announced that Zayas will face Jorge Garcia Perez for the vacant WBO junior middleweight title on July 26 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 7, 2024

Xander Zayas’ Next Fight Slated For The First Quarter of 2025

Although we are quickly approaching the Heisman Award Ceremony in December, which is traditionally a night Top Rank host a show with some of their premier talent, one fighter that will not be on that card is undefeated junior middleweight Xander Zayas (20-0, 12 KOs).