Xander Zayas Vs. Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis: What Time Does It Start?
Brooklyn, NY, USA: Xander Zayas and Jaron “Boots” Ennis face-off for the first time during their Press Conference April 08, 2026 Photographed by Zachariah Delgado Matchroom Boxing
Zachariah Delgado Matchroom Boxing
The biggest 154-pound title fight of the year and one of the biggest boxing matches of the year is almost here. Xander Zayas and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis will meet in the biggest fight of either man’s career. Here’s everything you need to know. Let’s talk boxing.
Key Facts At A Glance
- Main Event: Xander Zayas (23-0, 13 KOs) vs. Jaron “Boots” Ennis (35-0, 31 KOs)
- Titles: WBO & WBA World Junior Middleweight (Zayas defending)
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
- Broadcast Start: 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT
- Main Event Ring Walks: Approx. 10:45 p.m. ET (undercard-dependent)
- How To Watch: DAZN pay-per-view ($74.99 in the U.S.)
What Time Does Xander Zayas Vs. Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Start?
I’ve spoken with both Zayas and Ennis ahead of this bout. Both men swear to put on a show in the biggest fights of their careers. Thankfully, fight fans won’t have to wait long.
The DAZN broadcast opens at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT, with main-event ring walks expected around 10:45 p.m. ET, depending on how the undercard runs. That mirrors the late-main-event timing DAZN used for other recent pay-per-views. Doors at Barclays open in the early evening, and West Coast fans can expect the main event closer to 8 p.m. PT.
What’s At Stake In The Main Event?
In addition to the WBO and WBA titles, supremacy at 154 pounds, which could lead to a unification fight with Sebastian Fundora or Josh Kelly and a possible spot in the pound-for-pound rankings.
The 154-pound division is loaded, and a win positions the victor for a unification bid against WBC champion Sebastian Fundora or IBF titleholder Josh Kellyboth of whom have name-checked these fighters. Ennis enters as the betting favorite, but Zayas owns size and reach edges and has vowed to push the fight into the deep rounds. For the winner, a pound-for-pound jump is squarely on the table.
Where Is Zayas Vs. Ennis, And Who Else Is On The Card?
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is quickly becoming a staple for major fights in the sport, and Zayas-Ennis is set to add to the growing history of championship fights in BK.
The co-feature is unbeaten Emiliano Vargas against Bryce Mills at super lightweight, with British light heavyweight Ben Whittaker, Jahi Tucker and Juan Manuel Lopez Jr. rounding out the bill. Here is the rest of the announced card:
- Emiliano Vargas vs. Bryce Mills (super lightweight)
- Ben Whittaker vs. Richard Rivera (light heavyweight)
- Jahi Tucker vs. Euri Cedeno (middleweight)
- Juan Manuel Lopez Jr. vs. Albert Motos (super flyweight)
How Can You Watch Zayas Vs. Ennis?
You have to subscribe to DAZN, buy the pay-per-view or purchase the Ultimate Tier to watch Zayas-Ennis.
The fight is an exclusive DAZN pay-per-viewwith a standalone U.S. price of $74.99 and no alternative American broadcaster. Ultimate Tier subscribers can buy it as an event purchase, and it streams through the DAZN app on smart TVs, streaming devices, mobile and web. It is the same exclusive-PPV setup DAZN has used for its biggest 2026 cards.
