Jaron Boots Ennis vs Xander Zayas: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight this weekend

Xander Zayas (left) and Jaron 'Boots' Ennis in New York - (Zachariah Delgado/Matchroom Boxing Photos)

A mouthwatering title fight hits New York City this weekend, as Xander Zayas takes on Jaron “Boots” Ennis at the top of the super-welterweight division.

Boots is one of boxing’s most highly-toured stars, and the American enters this bout as the challenger – unbeaten like champion Zayas, who defends the WBO and WBA belts here.

Puerto Rica’s Zayas last fought in January, earning a split-decision win over Abass Baraou to extend his record to 23-0 (13 KOs), while the 23-year-old’s opponent this weekend has an even more impressive record; Ennis, 28, will enter the bout at 35-0 (31 KOs), having stopped Uisma Lima in the first round in October.

Meanwhile, the undercard features the next outing for Ben Whittaker, as the controversial British star takes on Richard Rivera.

Here’s all you need to know:

When is the fight?

Zayas vs Ennis will take place on Saturday 27 June at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City. The broadcast will begin at 1.30am BST on Sunday (5.30pm PT / 7.30pm CT / 8.30pm ET on Saturday), with main-event ring walks following at 3.45am BST on Sunday (7.45pm PT / 9.45pm CT / 10.45pm ET on Saturday).

How can I watch it?

The event will stream live exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view worldwide, at a cost of £24.99 / $74.99. You do not need to be a DAZN subscriber to purchase the event, but plans are available here, starting at £15.99 per month.

Odds

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis after a 2022 victory in California (Getty)

Zayas – 7/2

Ennis – 2/9

Draw – 14/1

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Undercard

Subject to change; ‘C’ denotes champion

Xander Zayas (C) vs Jaron Ennis (WBO and WBA super-welterweight titles)

Emiliano Vargas vs Bryce Mills (super-lightweight)

Ben Whittaker vs Richard Rivera (light-heavyweight)

Controversial British star Ben Whittaker (Getty)

Jahi Tucker vs Euri Cedeno (middleweight)

Quincey Williams vs Jerome Baxter (welterweight)

Dennis Thompson vs Edwin Rodriguez (super-bantamweight)

Juanma Lopez de Jesus vs Alberto Motos (super-flyweight)

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