Xander Zayas Pushes Back: “I’m Not Them Bullies You Fought”
Zayas says he has seen Ennis hurt and plans to push through his shots in junior middleweight title fight Xander Zayas said he has seen Jaron “Boots” Ennis hurt and … read more
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Xander Zayas chose bigger fight over Josh Kelly, says Eddie Hearn
Hearn cites bigger money and profile as Zayas confirms June 27 fight with Ennis at Barclays Center Eddie Hearn says Xander Zayas chose a fight with Jaron Ennis over Josh … read more
Xander Zayas Risks Two Belts June 27 Against Jaron “Boots” Ennis
Boots Ennis moves to 154 as Zayas defends WBO and WBA belts June 27 in Brooklyn Xander Zayas defends his WBO and WBA junior middleweight titles against Jaron “Boots” Ennis … read more
Jaron Ennis Targets Xander Zayas After Ortiz Fight Collapse
Talks ongoing as Ennis looks for replacement opponent at 154 Xander Zayas has emerged as a leading opponent for Jaron “Boots” Ennis after talks for a Vergil Ortiz Jr fight … read more
Eddie Hearn Says Time Running Out on Virgil Ortiz Fight
Matchroom promoter says legal dispute involving Vergil Ortiz Jr. could block the proposed welterweight showdown Eddie Hearn says time is running out to finalize a fight between Jaron Ennis and … read more
Ortiz–Ennis Loses Momentum as Hearn Weighs Next Move
The idea of Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Jaron Ennis felt simple when the two met in the ring and agreed the fight should happen next. Two months later, that simplicity … read more
Vergil Ortiz Jnr Still Waiting for a Clear Title Opportunity
Vergil Ortiz Jnr is unbeaten at 24-0 with 22 knockouts and holds an interim belt that sounds useful until you watch how little it actually moves anyone. The wins that … read more
Ortiz Jr. Checks Boots Ennis Over “No Offer” Claim in Heated Exchange
Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis exchanged words today on social media about the lack of progress in their fight. WBC interim champion Ortiz Jr. (24-0, 22 KOs) told … read more
Eddie Hearn Blasts Vergil Ortiz Jr. for Chasing Inactive Errol Spence Instead of the Red-Hot Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis
Promoter Eddie Hearn reacted with annoyance on Thursday when asked about his thoughts on WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. expressing interest in fighting inactive Errol Spence next, … read more
Robert Garcia Blasts Boots’ Ennis & Hearn for ‘Fake’ Ringside Antics, Says They Don’t Really Want Vergil Ortiz Jr. Fight
Vergil Ortiz Jr’s trainer, Robert Garcia, says Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, don’t want to fight Vergil Jr. They’re coming to Vergil’s fight tonight against Erickson Lubin … read more