Xander Zayas on Jaron Ennis fight: 'He's just a man like me'

Xander Zayas says he does not view Jaron Ennis as untouchable ahead of a potential clash. The welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light middleweight contender told BoxingScene he sees no reason to fear the welterweight champion.

“He's Just a Man Like Me”

— Xander Zayas, via BoxingScene

What Xander Zayas said

Zayas competes at welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light middleweight while Ennis holds a welterweight title, making any meeting contingent on weight adjustments or a shift in divisions. The Puerto Rican prospect has spoken openly about wanting fights with established names as he builds his career at 154 pounds.

What it moves

Zayas's stance suggests he would take the fight if the weight and terms align. Ennis has fielded challenges from across multiple divisions as he looks for his next major payday, though no talks between the two camps have been reported.

Source: boxingscene.com. Full Xander Zayas fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.