Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has outlined his plans for several top fighters, including Jaron Ennis, ahead of Ennis's upcoming bout against Xander Zayas at the Barclays Center in New York.
According to a report by BoxingScene on June 26, 2026, Hearn expressed confidence that Ennis has the potential to become the world's best fighter.
Hearn also addressed the mindset of Anthony Joshua, discussed promotional plans for Joe Cordina, and commented on the development of Dana White's Zuffa Boxing.
Heavyweight Developments
In a separate heavyweight development, Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic engaged in a heated face-to-face press conference in London ahead of their scheduled match on August 29 at The O2 Arena.
Promoter Frank Warren compared the matchup to a potential Hagler-Hearns rivalry for the heavyweight division.
Hrgovic's manager, Keith Connolly, stated that his camp accepted the risky fight with a clear game plan.
Connolly also hinted at upcoming significant announcements regarding Teofimo Lopez and discussed potential matchups involving Richardson Hitchins and Conor Benn.
Meanwhile, unified minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo confirmed his ambition to become the undisputed champion.
Collazo noted that he is targeting future weight class jumps and potential bouts with Kenshiro Teraji and Ricardo Sandoval.
