Boxing is renowned for its unexpected turns and dramatic twists, where emerging talents navigate the treacherous waters of the sport. Recently, Xander Zayas, an undefeated prospect, made headlines by publicly embracing an offer to fight WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. on February 22nd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, the circumstances surrounding this
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The highly anticipated fight between Xander Zayas and Patrick Teixeira on ESPN turned out to be a lackluster event that failed to meet expectations. Despite Zayas securing a ten-round unanimous decision victory over Teixeira, the fight was marred by caution and lack of action. Zayas, promoted by Top Rank, managed to win all three judges’
The recent boxing match, featuring Bruce Carrington and Brayan De Gracia, was nothing short of disappointing. Carrington, supposedly a top-ranking fighter, managed to secure a victory via TKO in the eighth round. However, the fight itself was lackluster, with De Gracia being flung to the canvas multiple times before the referee finally called it off.
Xander Zayas, the undefeated #5 WBO 154-lb contender, showcased his incredible skill and determination in a ten-round clash against Brazilian knockout artist Patrick Teixeira. At just 21 years old, Zayas is being fast-tracked by his promoter, Bob Arum, in an effort to capitalize on the growing interest in the 154-lb division. With an impressive record
As Xander Zayas (18-0, 12 KOs) and Patrick Teixeira (34-4, 25 KOs) both successfully weighed in for their upcoming junior middleweight clash, the anticipation for their ten-round battle is building. The showcase match is set to take place at the esteemed Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, a venue known for hosting