How many rounds did Jaron Ennis need to stop Xander Zayas?

Ennis stopped Zayas at 1:59 of the seventh round, ending a one-sided domination that saw three knockdowns in the fight.

What titles did Ennis defend with this win?

The victory marked Ennis’ second consecutive defense of the WBA super-welterweight title, with the win extending his knockout streak to seven.

When did Vergil Ortiz last fight and why has he been inactive?

Ortiz hasn’t fought since December 2022, following a win over Michael Seals, due to ongoing legal disputes with Golden Boy Promotions that have delayed his ring return.

What legal hurdles stand between Ortiz and a return to the ring?

TGB Promotions, Ortiz’s promoter, filed a lawsuit alleging breach of contract. A New York court recently denied Golden Boy’s motion to dismiss, but a settlement could clear the path for Ortiz’s return by late 2024.

Where could an Ortiz-Ennis mega-fight take place?

Barclays Center in Brooklyn is the most likely venue, given Golden Boy’s New York ties, though a pay-per-view platform would be the expected broadcast route for such a marquee bout.

Oscar De La Hoya calls for Vergil Ortiz-Jaron Ennis blockbuster

Jaron Ennis’ seventh-round demolition of Xander Zayas has Golden Boy’s CEO pushing hard for a 154lb showdown with Vergil Ortiz—once legal hurdles clear.

ByKostadin Stamboliev1 sourcePublished Jul 3, 2:01 PM

Oscar De La Hoya calls for Vergil Ortiz-Jaron Ennis blockbuster

Oscar De La Hoya declared Jaron Ennis’ seventh-round knockout of Xander Zayas a ‘machine-like’ performance and immediately called for a blockbuster 154lb showdown with Vergil Ortiz. Ennis (29-0, 26 KOs) dismantled Zayas (17-2, 12 KOs) at Barclays Center on Saturday, dropping the challenger three times before referee Steve Gray halted the fight at 1:59 of the seventh round. The stoppage capped a one-sided beatdown in which Ennis landed 169 of 388 punches (44%) while Zayas connected on just 69 of 253 (27%).

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