Jaron Ennis moved up in weight and stopped Xander Zayas in the 7th round, becoming the unified WBA and WBO super welterweight champion. Ennis dropped Zayas in Round 1, again in Round 5, and forced a corner stoppage after another heavy assault in Round 7.
🔵 Jaron “Boots” Ennis — Pros
✅ Elite speed and athleticism
✅ Explosive power that carried up to 154 lbs
✅ Adapted after Zayas’ early adjustments
✅ Finished like a champion when the opportunity came
❌ Boots’ Cons
- Took a few clean shots in the middle rounds
- Can sometimes rely on athleticism instead of patience
- Still has questions against other elite 154-pound punchers
🔴 Xander Zayas — Pros
✅ Stayed composed after an early knockdown
✅ Showed toughness and heart
✅ Had success in the middle rounds with sharp combinations
✅ Never stopped trying to win
❌ Zayas’ Cons
- Couldn’t handle Boots’ power
- Defensive lapses led to multiple knockdowns
- Allowed Ennis to dictate the pace late
- Corner had to protect him after taking too much punishment