Ennis admits he 'got a little lazy' in Zayas scare
Jaron Ennis has played down the third-round wobble that briefly threatened his win over Xander Zayas, saying he relaxed on the inside and paid for it.
“I was chilling. I got a little lazy on the inside and got caught, but I was cool.”
— Jaron Ennis, via ESPN
What Jaron Ennis said
The IBF welterweight titleholder faced a stern test from Zayas in their recent clash, with the Puerto Rican landing a telling shot in the third that caught the champion's attention. Ennis went on to win but the moment raised questions about his defensive focus at close range.
What it moves
Ennis will need sharper inside work if he wants the undisputed fights he has been calling for. His admission suggests he knows the margin for error shrinks against elite opposition, and any repeat lapse could prove costly.
Source: espn.com. Full Jaron Ennis fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.
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