Jaron Ennis reveals corner advice that turned Zayas fight

Jaron Ennis says his team pushed speed over power against Coki Zayas, and listening to that instruction late in the bout sealed his welterweight victory.

“My team was speed, speed, speed. It's the shot you don't see, not the power shot. He can tense up for the power shot. I wasn't listening a little bit, but started listening a little bit towards the end, and that's how I got the job done.”

— Jaron Ennis, via Ring Magazine

What Jaron Ennis said

Ennis fought Zayas in a welterweight bout that tested his approach against a southpaw opponent. The IBF welterweight title holder admitted he initially ignored corner instructions before adjusting his tactics as the fight progressed.

What it moves

The acknowledgement that Ennis tuned out early advice raises questions about his corner's influence in difficult rounds. His late adjustment suggests he can adapt under pressure, but the admission may prompt scrutiny of his discipline against future opponents at 147 pounds.

Source: ringmagazine.com. Full Jaron Ennis fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.