Zayas dismisses Ennis mystique: 'He's just a man like me'

Xander Zayas says he sees no aura around Jaron Ennis ahead of a potential welterweight showdown. The light middleweight contender told BoxingScene that Ennis holds no special status in his eyes.

“He's Just a Man Like Me”

— Xander Zayas, via BoxingScene

What Xander Zayas said

Zayas campaigns at welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light middleweight while Ennis holds the IBF welterweight title. The Puerto Rican has called for a move down to 147 pounds to chase Ennis, who has struggled to land marquee opponents since claiming his world title. Ennis remains unbeaten but has faced criticism for the level of competition he has drawn.

What it moves

The quote signals Zayas believes he can handle the move down in weight and trouble Ennis at welterweight. Ennis has yet to respond publicly to the challenge. Whether the fight materializes depends on promotional alignment and Zayas proving he can make the limit without losing his punch.

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