‘Knocking them down one by one’ — Jaron Ennis sends warning to Xander Zayas

Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis will be promoted by Matchroom in association with Top Rank. The entire card will take place on June 27 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, live and exclusive on DAZN PPV. Reacting to the confirmation, “Boots” Ennis had a bold warning for Zayas ahead of their unification showdown.

Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis confirmed for June 27

Zayas will defend his WBO and WBA super welterweight titles against Ennis in Brooklyn. Zayas (23-0, 13 KOs) unified the titles in January, winning a split decision against Abass Baraou to put himself at the top of the division. He became a world champion, defeating Jorge Garcia Perez to become the WBO champ.

Ennis (35-0, 31 KOs) will aim to become a two-weight world champion by defeating Zayas. The Philadelphia native unified at welterweight, delivering a beatdown of Eimantas Stanionis to add the WBA strap to his IBF crown, before deciding to move up to 154 pounds. In his first fight at super welterweight, he destroyed Uisma Lima inside a round to collect the interim WBA title.

Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis: Teams react

In his reaction to defending his titles against Ennis, Zayas said:

“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,”added Zayas.

In a clear message to Zayas, Ennis said: “Time to step and collect these belts!”

“Knocking them down one by one! #AndTheNew.”

Looking ahead to Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis: “What a fight!” said Ennis’ promoter, Eddie Hearn.

“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 #1. 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 – Brooklyn has a special fight on its hands this summer, and I am counting down the days already.”

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

“The matchup pits boxing’s elite young talent who want to emerge as a pound-for-pound king and entertain the sports world. We’re proud to work alongside Matchroom and DAZN to bring this meaningful fight to a global audience from Barclays Center on June 27.”