{"id":278957,"date":"2026-06-26T15:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/278957\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T15:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:01:09","slug":"xander-zayas-vs-jaron-ennis-breakout-moment-in-brooklyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/278957\/","title":{"rendered":"Xander Zayas Vs Jaron Ennis: Breakout Moment In Brooklyn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=boxing247.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;&#010;            width:140px; height:40px; overflow:hidden;\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"208\" alt=\"Add East Side Boxing as a preferred source on Google\" class=\"perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/google.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <\/a><\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKAgKIiJDQklTRXdnTWFnOEtEV0p2ZUdsdVp6STBOeTVqYjIwb0FBUAE?ceid=US:en&amp;oc=3&amp;hl=en-US&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;&#010;            width:140px; height:40px; overflow:hidden;\"><br \/>\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"128\" alt=\"Follow East Side Boxing on Google News\" style=\"height:100%; width:auto; display:block;\" class=\"perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/follow-google-news.png\"\/><br \/>\n  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Xander Zayas uses lateral movement well and has improved over the last chunk of fights. Similar to Ennis, Zayas can box on the move, fight at range, and up close. It\u2019s likely Xander will use his jab while circling to score points while getting a feel for Boots in the early rounds. Look for Zayas to start slow and wait for a few rounds to find the holes in Ennis\u2019s offensive attack. Who will lead on Saturday night is an interesting question. This boxing podcaster believes will see Boots take the lead at some point. <\/p>\n<p>That said, Ennis could force Zayas to pressure him and use the same skills he did in a dominate outing versus the previous mentioned Stanionis. Whichever fighter is the most disciplined when it comes to footwork and defense will be the one to get their hand raised on Saturday. Ennis has the advantage of hand speed and power punching. Even with some flaws, mind you every single boxer has them; the bottom line is Boots is more talented. <\/p>\n<p>Boots is the favorite sitting around \u2013500 to \u2013670 whereas Zayas is a live dog +350 to +450. Ennis is +190 by decision and \u2013110 by knockout. Zayas is +490 by decision and +1100 by knockout. The odds have tightened recently as far as the outcome for this main event to go the distance. Although Ennis is more than capable of scoring a stoppage, Zayas can move relatively well and could clinch when times get rough. Zayas weight issues rumors could be just fight week chatter. If they\u2019re real and Xander is having weight problems, it would favor Ennis by stoppage. <\/p>\n<p>My Official Prediction is Jaron Ennis by decision. Best Bet is Ennis +190 by decision <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-rope-a-dope-radio-podcast\/id1794655742?i=1000773974357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PODCAST LINK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Side Note: On the Brooklyn PPV card keep an eye out for Jahi Tucker vs. Euri Cedeno. Also, this Sunday <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Paramount\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boxing247.com\/go\/paramount\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Zuffa Boxing<\/a> returns with De Los Santos vs Valenzuela 2, Lee vs Sandoval and More. <\/p>\n<p>Written by Chris Carlson Host\/Producer of The Rope A Dope Radio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, I-Heart Radio, Amazon Podcasts, Google Podcasts &amp; More! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Xander Zayas uses lateral movement well and has improved over the last chunk of fights. 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