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'I loved it': Jaron Ennis says hostile crowd fueled biggest win of career

Ennis shrugs off scare and eyes undisputed at 154lb

'I loved it': Jaron Ennis says hostile crowd fueled biggest win of career

TL;DR

  • Jaron "Boots" Ennis defeated Xander Zayas by seventh-round stoppage to win the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles.
  • Ennis weathered a difficult third round where he was wobbled but maintained his composure, stating he was "chilling" and "patient."
  • The atmosphere at Barclays Center was heavily pro-Zayas, but Ennis stated he "loved it" and it "turned me up even more."
  • Ennis expressed his goal to become the undisputed champion in the super-welterweight division, mentioning WBC champion Sebastian Fundora and Vergil Ortiz Jr. as potential opponents.
  • Despite the significant win, Ennis remained critical of his performance, rating it a C or C-plus and believing he is capable of more.