Virgil Ortiz’s Potential Opponent Revealed After Ennis Fallout

Puerto Rican prospect Xander Zayas (20-0, 12 KOs), just 22 years old, announced that he was offered the chance to face WBC Interim Super Welterweight Champion Virgil Ortiz (22-0, 21 KOs) in his next bout.

"They gave me an hour to agree. I said 'yes' within a minute," Zayas shared.

Earlier, reports indicated that negotiations between Ortiz and IBF Welterweight Champion Jaron Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) were close to finalizing a fight that was to be part of the Riyadh Season boxing event scheduled for February 22 in Saudi Arabia. However, the bout fell apart.

Ennis later denied any knowledge of the talks, while insider Dan Rafael maintained that negotiations were in an advanced stage.