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Ennis and Zayas Meet in Brooklyn for Unified Junior Middleweight Titles

The winner will reshape the 154‑pound pecking order with major career momentum at stake.

Overview

  • The title fight is set for tonight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, and will air on DAZN pay‑per‑view.
  • Both unbeaten fighters made weight at the official weigh‑in with Ennis at 153 pounds and Zayas at 153.75 pounds, clearing the 154‑pound limit for the main event.
  • The New York State Athletic Commission ordered Ennis to trim his beard after a request from Zayas’ team, a small but noted pre‑fight ruling reported before the bout.
  • Bookmakers and previews list Ennis as the heavy favorite and several analysts predict a stoppage for Ennis while Zayas is viewed as a risky young champion stepping up in competition.
  • Ennis moved up from welterweight after vacating titles to chase a second division crown and promoters have framed a win as a launchpad into pound‑for‑pound conversation while a Zayas victory would cement his claim at 154.