Xander Zayas Faces Dangerous Road At Middleweight
Xander Zayas is moving to middleweight after losing his WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles to Jaron Ennis in June. The move may ease the strain of making 154 pounds, … continue
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Eddie Hearn: Boots Ennis Is ‘King Of The Castle’
Ennis has turned toward junior middleweight unification after Hearn declared the previous terms for an Ortiz fight no longer apply Eddie Hearn says Jaron Ennis will no longer accept B-side … continue
Roy Jones Jr. Urges Xander Zayas To See Sports Psychologist After Ennis Loss
The Hall of Famer says Zayas has the talent to become a world champion again, but believes rebuilding his confidence must come before any return to the ring Roy Jones … continue
Bob Arum Reveals Top Rank Tried To Stop Xander Zayas From Fighting Jaron Ennis
The Hall of Fame promoter says Xander Zayas insisted on facing Jaron “Boots” Ennis, and believes the performance earned him greater respect despite the defeat Bob Arum says Top Rank … continue
Xander Zayas Will Win a World Title at 160, Says Chris Mannix
Mannix believes Zayas gained credibility in defeat and says a move to 160 pounds could quickly lead to another title opportunity Chris Mannix believes Xander Zayas’ first professional defeat could … continue
Zab Judah Warns Jaron Ennis: Fighting Terence Crawford Next Is ‘Career Suicide’
Former two-time welterweight champion says Ennis should target Sebastian Fundora instead of retired Terence Crawford after winning two world titles Zab Judah believes Jaron “Boots” Ennis would be making a … continue
Edgar Berlanga Says Xander Zayas Nearly Stopped Jaron Ennis After Tactical Gamble
Berlanga expected Xander Zayas to box behind his jab, but says the aggressive approach nearly produced a stunning upset before Jaron Ennis recovered Edgar Berlanga believes one unexpected tactical decision … continue
Andre Ward Warns Jaron Ennis’ Bad Habits Will Be Punished By Elite Opponents
Roy Jones Jr. disagrees, arguing Jaron Ennis’ defensive lapse against Xander Zayas would disappear against top-level opposition Andre Ward believes Jaron “Boots” Ennis left his win over Xander Zayas with … continue
Jaron Ennis Tops 154-Pound Division
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis (36-0, 32 KOS) placed himself atop the 154-pound division on Saturday night by defeating Xander Zayas (23-1, 13 KOs) in front of a hostile crowd at the … continue
After Dominating Zayas, Boots Ennis Vs Sebastian Fundora Is Now Must See TV
On Saturday night, June 27, Jaron “Boots” Ennis showcased his skills en route to capturing the WBA and WBO 154-pound unified world titles, and now a champion-vs.-champion matchup between Boots … continue