Jaron 'Boots' Ennis claimed WBA/WBO junior middleweight titles with a seventh-round TKO of Xander Zayas, moving to No. 7 in the pound-for-pound rankings. His third-round comeback—after Zayas landed 26 power shots—showcased his resilience, ending the fight in 7:49 of Round 7. Ennis’ blistering offense and speed have him eyeing undisputed status at 154 pounds.

Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed junior featherweight crown, edging Junto Nakatani in a war. Despite a late surge from Nakatani, Inoue’s control in championship rounds solidified his dominance. At 26, Rodriguez—now a three-division champ—edges closer to a marquee clash with Inoue, per trainer Robert Garcia’s hints of a potential 2027 showdown.

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez’s bantamweight debut saw him stop Antonio Vargas in six rounds, absorbing heavy punishment yet maintaining composure. Meanwhile, Devin Haney silenced doubters with a dominant WBO welterweight title win, proving his mettle post-Ryan Garcia criticism. Shakur Stevenson’s near-shutout victory over Teofimo Lopez Jr. vaulted him into top-tier contention.

Dmitry Bivol returned to form after a 15-month hiatus, outpointing Michael Eifert with ease. With Beterbiev on the horizon, boxing’s pound-for-pound hierarchy remains fiercely competitive—a stage set for historic matchups in 2027.