Let’s take a look at the Xander Zayas facts and figures in his boxing career so far ahead of the big Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis fight next.
Despite being an accomplished champion and fighter in boxing already not many really know about Xander Zayas outside of boxing fans.
Many new fans to boxing have not heard of him either.
During a time where the sport is now returning to the masses, here are 12 key facts and figures on Xander Zayas for new boxing fans ahead of his big title defense against Jaron “Boots” Ennis on June 27, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn:
- Age: 23 years old (born September 5, 2002) — one of the youngest world champions in boxing today.
- Record: 23-0 with 13 KOs (57% knockout rate) — still undefeated.
- Current Titles: Unified WBA and WBO Super Welterweight (154 lbs) champion.
- Youngest Unified Champion: Became boxing’s youngest current unified world champion in January 2026 when he beat Abass Baraou.
- Height & Reach: 5’10” (178 cm) tall with a 74″ (188 cm) reach.
- Nationality: Puerto Rican — fighting out of Sunrise, Florida. He’s the first Puerto Rican to unify titles at 154 lbs.
- Pro Debut: Turned pro at just 17 years old in 2019 (signed with Top Rank at age 16, making history as the youngest to do so).
- First Title Win: Won the vacant WBO title in July 2025 at age 22 against Jorge Garcia.
- Fighting Style: Slick, technical boxer with good footwork, jab, and counterpunching. He’s known for being composed and skilled rather than just a power puncher.
- Home Advantage: This will be his 9th fight in New York (Brooklyn), where he has a strong fan base.
- Big Step Up: Facing Ennis (35-0, 31 KOs), a former unified welterweight champion moving up in weight — widely seen as the toughest test of Zayas’ young career.
- Promise & Hype: Many experts view him as a future superstar. He’s already accomplished more at 23 than most fighters do in their entire careers.
At the end of the day the hype will be proven real or not next up against Jaron Boots Ennis.
Everyone wanted to see the Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz fight but this is a great bout instead in the meantime.
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