The tension was real in Brooklyn. No words needed just locked in stares and tight fists as Xander Zayas and Jaron “Boots” Ennis came face to face in the heart of Barclays Center. Cameras flashing, crowd buzzing, and all you could feel was the anticipation building with every passing second.

Today at Barclays Center, WBO and WBA Junior Middleweight Champion Xander Zayas and challenger Jaron “Boots” Ennis took the stage for their official press conference ahead of their June 27 showdown. The highly anticipated bout is set to stream live on DAZN PPV, presented by Matchroom in association with Top Rank.

Both fighters stood firm as the buildup officially began. Ennis looks to make a statement and cement his status among the elite, chasing history as a potential two weight unified champion. Across from him stood 23 year old Xander Zayas, who recently unified the division in Puerto Rico following a hard fought split decision victory over Abass Baraou. That win made Zayas the youngest unified champion in boxing and the first Puerto Rican to accomplish it at 154.

When the two squared up once more, the energy shifted again. No smiles, no extra movement just focus. The kind of moment where the crowd leans in and the noise fades for a second. Two undefeated fighters, both with something to prove, both ready for what is coming next.

With June 27 set, Brooklyn got a preview of what is to come and if this face off was any indication, this fight is going to be one to watch.