Xander Zayas is set to defend his WBA and WBO Junior Middleweight titles against interim WBA champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis. The fight pits two undefeated fighters against each other in a pivotal matchup for the division.
A preview of the fight stated: ” Ennis , this Saturday (June 27, 2026) inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York ( full details here ). Related Zayas vs. Boots Title Fight Set For June 27 Zayas is coming in with a perfect record (23-0) with 12 knockouts on his resume, winning the WBO title by defeating Jorge Garcia Perez in mid-2025. He then went on to win the WBA’s strap six months later by defeating Abass Baraou . The 23 year-old phenom is knocking on the door of superstardom, and a win over Boots will kick it wide open. As for Ennis, he is coming in with a 35-0-1 record with 31 knockouts and is the more experienced boxer between the two. One of the knocks on “
One of the primary knocks on “Boots” has been a resume lacking signature victories. While he possesses fight-ending power, he has struggled to lock down major fights against other top names, making this opportunity critical. This is his chance to prove he belongs at the very top of the sport.
The stakes could not be higher for either man. For Zayas, defeating a dangerous knockout artist like Ennis would validate his reign and open the door to massive paydays. For Ennis, handing Zayas his first loss would finally provide the marquee win he needs to force conversations for bouts against stars like Tank Davis and Devin Haney. After a final intense staredown at the press conference, all that is left is the fight itself.
