Zayas vs. Ennis Pay-Per-View Boxing Event Set for June 27
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According to a single-source report from Variety, undefeated Puerto Rican boxer Xander Zayas (23-0-0) will defend his WBO and WBA super welterweight titles against undefeated Philadelphia-born boxer Jaron "Boots" Ennis (35-0-0) in a pay-per-view main event on Saturday, June 27. The event takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with coverage and prelims beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT, and the main event scheduled for 12 rounds starting around 10:47 p.m. ET/7:47 p.m. PT. The article reports that Zayas has accused Ennis of having a "padded" undefeated record because Ennis selects his own bouts and opponents, while Ennis views the fight as an opportunity to prove critics wrong. The two fighters have contrasting styles, with Zayas favoring structured tactical strikes and Ennis described as chaotic and free-flowing. The pay-per-view event is available on DAZN for $74.99, with options including a 7-day free trial or a $49.99/month "Ultimate Tier" plan that includes this and 11 other PPV events. The fight card also features three additional title fights in other weight classes.
What’s reported
Xander Zayas (23-0-0) defends WBO and WBA super welterweight titles against Jaron Ennis (35-0-0) on Saturday, June 27.
Event takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Coverage and prelims start at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT; main event around 10:47 p.m. ET/7:47 p.m. PT.
Zayas accuses Ennis of having a "padded" record due to Ennis selecting his own opponents.
Ennis sees the fight as a chance to prove naysayers wrong.
Zayas uses structured tactical strikes; Ennis is chaotic and free-flowing.
Pay-per-view costs $74.99 on DAZN; a 7-day free trial is available.
DAZN "Ultimate Tier" plan costs $49.99/month and includes this PPV and 11 others.
Fight card includes three additional title fights: Emiliano Vargas vs. Bryce Mills (super lightweight), Ben Whittaker vs. Richard Rivera (light heavyweight), Jahi Tucker vs. Euri Cendeno (middleweight).
Key figures
Xander Zayas: Puerto Rican boxer, WBO and WBA super welterweight champion (23-0-0)
Jaron "Boots" Ennis: Philadelphia-born boxer (35-0-0)
Emiliano Vargas: boxer in super lightweight title fight
Bryce Mills: boxer in super lightweight title fight
Ben Whittaker: boxer in light heavyweight title fight
Richard Rivera: boxer in light heavyweight title fight
Jahi Tucker: boxer in middleweight title fight
Euri Cendeno: boxer in middleweight title fight
Sources: Variety
