Zayas, who holds the WBA and WBO titles at 154 kilos, acknowledged Ennis’ ability but stopped in need of placing him among the many sport’s top names.
“He’s fighter,” Zayas said to Ring Magazine. “But I don’t think he’s an incredible fighter. I’m going to do what I do June twenty seventh, and I’m going to come back out victorious.”
The 23-year-old also pointed to what he sees as an absence of adversity in Ennis’ profession up to now, suggesting that the Philadelphia fighter has yet to be tested under difficult conditions.
“Every part. He’s never been uncomfortable. He’s at all times had it his way,” Zayas said. “He’s at all times had fighters that put up a bit little bit of a fight, after which they quit.”
Zayas believes that can change after they meet, describing himself as a special sort of opponent in comparison with those Ennis has faced thus far.
“When you’ve gotten a young champion that’s willing to risk all the things to go in there, that’s scary,” he said. “He has me now in front of him and he’s going to should adjust because he’s going to be really uncomfortable come fight night.”
Along with questioning Ennis’ résumé, Zayas also highlighted technical areas he plans to focus on within the bout.
“He eats every straight punch. He eats every hook,” Zayas said. “There’s plenty of things that I can make the most of.”
Zayas insisted the fight was made effortlessly, contrasting it with previous negotiations involving other contenders.
“It was a straightforward negotiation. We each desired to fight. There’s no what ifs,” he said. “When each fighters want it, it’s a straightforward conversation to have.”
The fight between Zayas and Ennis is scheduled for June 27 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
