"Promoter Eddie Hearn describes the fight as 'the kind of occasion that brings the very best out of a future pound-for-pound #1,' indicating the high expectations surrounding the matchup."
"Zayas, at 23 years old, has become one of boxing's rising stars, unifying the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles and bringing a 23-0 record with him into the ring."
"Ennis, with a perfect 35-0 record and 31 knockouts, is moving up from welterweight to challenge for the junior middleweight titles, aiming to become a two-weight unified champion."
Xander Zayas is set to defend his WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles against Jaron Ennis on June 27 at Barclays Center. Both fighters are undefeated, with Zayas holding a 23-0 record and Ennis at 35-0. The event is being promoted by Matchroom Boxing in association with Top Rank and will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view. Tickets go on sale April 9, and the fight marks a significant occasion for both fighters, with Ennis moving up from welterweight to challenge Zayas.
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