across the board already. You're ready. If you're not ready, you shouldn't have got you shouldn't have got them two titles if you weren't ready.
So, if you got two titles, I want to hear that you're not ready. You better be ready cuz you're two time world champion. You got two of the belts in the weight class.
Everybody in the weight class want that. So, you better your behind better be ready. You heard come from now with Bruce in Bruce is looking for the opportunity to shine his light.
And Xander is a guy like you say that you can't let hit you repeatedly with the same shot or you won't be around long. Especially for Xander at this point in his career. But it shows his heart and his confidence you know that he have in himself and he's ready to go make history for his country and he's going to do real well in that fight.
Xander want to be a legend. He want to be the one of the greats. He don't he don't never duck no smoke for real.
Boxing pros are increasingly saying Xander Zas has what it takes to beat Jiren and much of that belief comes from his unique fighting style. Roy Jones Jr. has labeled Zia as a complete fighter.
A level of polish and balance and has rarely encountered in the ring. As a young guy like Xander uh naturally it sounds like Xander may be an underdog in this matchup. What do you think that Xander presents to Boost that one he hasn't seen before and that two he'll have to adjust to be successful?
height, discipline, and Xander is actually a good puncher and he also knows how to work to the body. So, Xander is a complete fighter. Uh, I don't know how many complete fighters has faced.
But unlike the guy he fought from overseas who was a decent fighter, but he wouldn't complete, Xander's complete. Gary Russell Jr. said Xander will throw lots of combinations and has real power.
So, Boots can't get careless trying flashy moves. He warned Xander can finish fights if he hurts you, but still needs maturity. If Xander gets emotional and trades recklessly, Boots's smart approach and skill should take control and win.
Now, the thing is, he still got a little growing to do. Still got a little Yeah, he still got a little growing to do. You know what I mean?
I feel like he the type that he get touched with some stuff and get emotional and then try to like just trade. Okay, come on, kid. Come on.
Okay, go ahead and be on kid. You going to be looking at lights, playing all that work you did in the gym, you done gave it away because you you you think you got big corners. Okay, it's not about not about that.
It's about being smart when you need to be smart. Boots going put that antidote on his little ass and he going to be mad. He'll be sad.
But I feel like the type of guy he is, genuine the way he is, I feel like the sportsmanship is still going to show. He He gonna be like, "All right, good fight. " You know what I mean?
But he got a chance. He got a he not only do he got to fight his chance, he got to punch his chance. Like shorty got he got good skills.
Andre Ward praises Zas for his growth, his movement, his height, and his reach. He notes that Zas has already won two world titles, but that doesn't automatically mean he's ready for this level of test. Still, Ward believes Zas has the tools that could make him a dangerous opponent for Enis.
I like him a lot personally. I like his movement. I like how he's carried himself and I like him at I've seen his his growth, you know, calling his fights on ESPN.
He's got a lot to like. He's got the range. He's got the height.
He's tough, you know, he got a whole country behind him and he fully embraces uh trying to be the next great Puerto Rican champion and he's going to cause some problems for Boots Inis throughout this fight. But the question, my initial question is, is this too soon or is it the right time? Is it ripe and the right time for Xander Desires and for Geron Boots Inis?
He needed this name. He needed this kind of matchup because that's been the biggest knock on him. It's like, "Yeah, you passed the eye test.
We see you have skills. We respect your movement with your father and coming from Philly and everything that you guys do. We know, you know, it's it's it's it's widespread rumors and not just rumors, but the truth is boots of the, you know, he's a gym rat and he he lives boxing.
He really loves the sport and you see that when he fights. " However, Roy Jones Jr. believes a fight between Jiren Enis and Xander Zas is perfectly timed, not premature.
Because Zas is already a two division world champion, he argues that delaying risks, losing major opportunities, and denies readiness excuses. He expects Andis to elevate his performance against a dangerous opponent, concluding the matchup is ideal and that the winner will emerge as a standout fighter. It's not too early.
It's not too early because no, let me finish. But let me finish. Let me finish.
But let me let me finish. and finish. If he fighting for two times world champion already, what if he go for the third one and he gets beat?
Then he misses a big money fight with with boots instead of going on taking this fight. You understand me? So it's like so many times we get cheated out of fights because guys try to wait till the fight simmers against two needs to be then or wait till they think one guy is ready.
No. Jones emphasizes that the fight's outcome creates compelling future matchups regardless of who wins. If Xander Ziz comes out on top, it could set up another high-profile Puerto Rico versus Mexico rivalry, potentially involving Sebastian Fondora.
We get another Puerto Rico versus Mexico. And he don't live in Mexico, but Fondur is Mexican, I believe. So, if he wins, that's a Puerto Rico versus Mexico clash again.
If Boots wins, everybody going to want to say, "You solve that puzzle, but how you going to solve this Fondura puzzle? " You understand what I'm coming from? Inferno, there's so much to build off of this fight, no matter how it ends, that this is the time this fight has to happen.
Gary Russell said he is leaning toward Boots over Xander, though he respects Xander's skill. He believes Boots has greater physical strength, improved self-awareness, and elite athletic ability, including switching stances. Despite some flaws he notices, he feels Boots's raw talent can overcome mistakes and win.
June 27th, you got Jeron Boots Enis and Xander Zayas. Um, big fighting in and Barkley Center. Yo, I seen that.
I seen it. I said, hold on now. Hold on now.
Now, Xander, shorty nice. He nice. He nice.
I would hate for it to be an upset. I'm going with Boots. I'm going with Boos.
Why? He got more of his man shrimp now. Not only do he got more of his man strength, he's learning himself better.
He still got kinks that I see. I don't think nobody else see it, but I see it. I feel like his raw talent can compensate for that.
You know what I mean? He Huh. His athletic ability.
Yeah. Epidastrias. He can go from from left to righty and I feel like his natural skill athletic athleticism wise he he he'll be able to pay up for for his little Timothy Bradley said Xander Zas may truly believe in his heart that he can beat Enis even if others doubt him.
Bradley emphasized that fighters often carry a deep self-belief that outsiders, trainers or coaches can't fully see or understand and that inner confidence can drive their performance. Also, um he feels truly in his heart that he can beat Boots. he sees something, you know, and sometimes the outsiders, you know, uh not the boxers, but the trainers or even the the promoter, they might not see what this young man sees, but he believes in his skill and he believes in himself and he feels that he got the goods to beat Boots.
Now, is he going to be right or is he going to be wrong? We going to find out. We going to find out sooner or later.
That's what's that's why they do the fights, right? But you know, if I was in Xander's shoes, just saying, everybody's different. I wouldn't be doing it.
I'mma keep it a buck with you. I wouldn't be doing this. But I think it has a lot to do with the fact that Xander is out growing this weight and he wants a big fight in this weight class and he wants to test one himself against one of the best in this weight class.
You know, that's the type of person that Xander Zas is, and I respect it. Bradley said even a loss to Jiren Enis wouldn't be detrimental for Zas if he performs well. He believes Zas is still young and improving, and a competitive showing would help him grow, gain experience, and bounce back stronger without hurting his long-term career.
A loss to Boots, it's not going to be crazy detrimental to to Xander's career. Uh, depending on how he lose though. I'm not going to lie.
I'm just saying. Depending on how he lose. If he lose a competitive fight, he good.
That's that's fine. He's 23 years old. He can bounce back.
Yeah. It's just like Canelo did when he fought against Mayweather, right? But it's not on that skill.
Now, I'm not saying boots is Mayweather. Hell no. Stop it.
Stop it. But I'm just saying he's young. He can bounce back.
He'll get better, right? Uh, he's taking this leap of faith probably because the money was good. The money was good.
Not only was the money good, Raleigh Romero said the fight is too soon for Xander Zas. Believing he is stepping up before fully being ready for a fighter like Jiren Enis. He suggested Zia still has development to do at this stage of his career.
Romero's comments add more doubt about Za's chances in this highle matchup. It's hard to really go against uh Boots because uh on that one was specifically Xander. You know, I feel Xander's still young.
You know, Boots is a lot older and has a lot more experience. Former world champion Shawn Porter views the matchup as a highly competitive and intriguing fight. Porter highlights Andis' experience, relentless pressure, and overall danger as key strengths that make him a difficult opponent for anyone.
At the same time, he respects Zas for his technical skill, athletic ability, and youthful energy, suggesting he has significant upside. I feel like you yourself, like I said, great boxing mind. I was wondering if I can pick your brain with a particular matchup that was announced yesterday.
You sparred with both of these gentlemen. And it's Boots and Zas. From what I understand, Zas a little younger into his career.
Boots, I believe sometime last year were able to get some work with them. And you said it's a little closer than what some people are saying. So, how do you view that in particular?
Sure, man. You got two soldiers. You know, we always we always um identify ourselves as warriors, you know?
So, you guys know that we're warriors, right? But I think a lot of times a lot of fans they get they they forget that there's two warriors and they get so caught up in what one warrior has and they completely forget that even though this guy's got something, listen, this this guy standing across from you, like I was saying on the Porterway podcast, we understand that this guy is dangerous and until we put that guy in the right position, we can't just do it all, you know? And I truly do think that uh uh Xander has a lot, not just some.
He has a lot of attributes that are going to offset what Boots has been known for, what Boots has been able to do, and I think it's going to be a pretty good competitive fight. After the recent press conference for the fight, Andis dismisses Xander Zia's claim that he is small, insisting they are similar in height and that size won't matter once they fight. He expresses confidence in proving himself in the ring and boldly ranks himself as the number one fighter at 154 pounds while still recognizing Zas as a strong competitor.
I think I read his lips. I think he was saying that you was too small. Like did you find out?
He said he trying to say I was little. Probably the same height, bro. Like he he going to find out.
He going we going I'm going to show him. It ain't really too much to say. Would love to know.
Do you consider him beside yourself? Do you think he's the best guy at 154 just using the eye chest at least? What do you think?
I feel like I feel like uh he's getting he a solid fighter. He's getting better, but like I said, he he ranked maybe I'm number one for sure. And then he could be right out there.
So you So you think he's better in like um Fondora? You think he's better in better a better better skill set than than those guys maybe, you know, but the other those other guys got, you know, better experience and things like that. Boots has long been respected for his skills, work ethic, and reputation as a gym rat.
But Ward questions his defensive habits. He points out that Enis sometimes takes clean shots without adjusting and wonders how he would handle that against a stronger opponent. This fight, Ward suggests, will reveal whether Ennis can stay sharp under pressure.
Ward sees the matchup as a defining moment for both fighters. If Enis dominates, it will confirm what many already believe, that he is the real deal, just waiting for the right opportunity to show it. Ward's analysis makes clear that this fight is not only about victory, but about shaping the future of the division and proving who belongs at the very top.
I'm sure he going to tighten up and get on his agame because he know he has a a opponent. So, I think the fight is perfect. I think it's the perfect time for the fight because the winner of this fight is going to be something special.
Hey, Andis recently spoke confidently ahead of his Brooklyn showdown with Xander Zas, saying he expects a big crowd and strong support from fans at Barkley Center. He made it clear he feels this is his moment and believes Zas is stepping up too soon for a fighter of his level. And didn't hold back in his prediction for the fight either.
He stated that once they get in the ring, fans will see the difference in class and experience. Boot said he's focused, sharp, and ready for anything Zas brings, but insisted there's nothing his opponent can do to stop him. He then doubled down on his confidence, predicting a stoppage and saying the knockout will come against Zas.
Speaking of Cash Cow, Speaking of Cash Cow, do you think um fans don't wins fights? What do you think the outcome is going to be as far as the fans, Puerto Ricans, Philly? Like you think who you think would have the edge and fans in the fight?
Uh I think we we gonna hit advantage. Uh Philly. Philly.
They It's in New York. You know, they going to have a I think it's going to be like 60 40 mile away with the with fan wise. Maybe maybe you know, we'll see.
It don't matter though. Fight night. I'm going to come on top regardless.
What do you do better than Z? What round you think you knock him out? Everything I do everything better.
We not going to put put no uh no round on it, you know, but just know it's coming. I ain't going to look for it, but it's coming. You bring something new to the table.
You never see it before. Uh nah. I seen I didn't for every from the amateurs all the way up to the pro.
I'd seen every style, Cubans, Dominicans. Tim Bradley explained that this fight is a major financial opportunity for Xander Zas, likely the biggest payday of his career so far. He suggested that stepping into a fight of this magnitude not only raises Zas's profile, but also puts him under serious pressure to perform.
Bradley connected this directly to Jiren and confidently calling himself a cash cow, noting that fighters recognize they can make the most money by facing him. Bradley implied that Enis's confidence isn't just about skill, but also business. He understands his value in the division and how much revenue he brings to big fights.
At the same time, Zia's entering such a lucrative bout shows his ambition and willingness to take risks early in his career, even against the dangerous opponents. This dude literally didn't had two championships back to back, you know, against two good fighters. I mean, damn.
Can we just enjoy Can we enjoy the stress for a second? I mean, But ain't no money. Ain't nobody going to pay the money that Boots is paying, right?
Ain't nobody gonna pay that. So that's why Boots is running around talking about I'm the cash cow because Xander ain't never made this type of money before in his career. And the only way he's made this is he had to fight Boots.
And so that's the reason why Boots is feeling like he big because he giving Zander his biggest pay paycheck of his career. That's just it. But I'm just saying, look, I would have probably, you know, I would have tried to control my weight a little bit more, you know.
Uh maybe Xander talked to the to the uh nutritionists or the people that that helped Crawford, talked to them, and they, you know, uh probably said, "Hey, man. You you I don't think you can do this anymore, man. So, you better get big get a big fight right now.
One that you feel that you can win, get this money, and and and and move up and wait. " Andre Ward points out that Enis needed this kind of matchup to silence critics who argue he has yet to face a truly dangerous opponent. Boots has long passed the eye test with his skills, work ethic, and reputation as a gym rat.
But Ward raises concerns about his defensive discipline. He notes that Andis sometimes absorbs clean repeated shots and wonders how he would fare if those punches came from a higher caliber opponent. This, Ward suggests, is the lingering question about Boots's ability to adapt under fire.
Ultimately, Ward sees the fight as pivotal for both men. If Zas pulls off the upset, Puerto Rico will have its next great boxing star. If Enis dominates or stops Zas, it will confirm what many already believe that Boots is the real deal, simply waiting for the right stage to prove it.
Ward's analysis captures the stakes perfectly. This fight is not just about winning, but about defining the future of the division and the legacies of two rising talents. Boots has had his way so much that I don't always see Boots, even though he does have skill defensively, he doesn't always use it.
I see Boots sometimes get hit with clean flush shots and I'll see him get hit in a fight with a a repeated shot and my boxing brain says, "You took that shot against this guy. What if you get hit with that same shot against that guy? So, those are my initial concerns about the fight for both guys.
But if Xander, if it is the right time for Xander and he's able to pull this off and beat Boots on points or somehow hurt Boots and stop Boots and put on a great performance, Puerto Rico has their next great star. And if Jeron Boots Inis is able to deal with Xander Ziz and stop him and dominate him, it's gonna prove a lot of what we've already seen and know about Boots is that he has it and he just needed the opportunity to prove it. What do you think will come out on top and why?
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