The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has thrown a significant curveball into the junior middleweight division by mandating that Sebastian Fundora defend his title against rising star Xander Zayas. On the surface, this might appear to be a classic tale of emerging talent vs. established champion, but dig a little deeper, and it reveals a more
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In the ever-competitive arena of professional boxing, the ambitions of young talents often set the stage for thrilling narratives. Xander Zayas, a promising 22-year-old fighter, finds himself at a crossroads following his recent endeavor to challenge the reigning WBC and WBO junior middleweight champion, Sebastian Fundora. This encounter, which unfolded after Fundora’s impressive technical knockout
On a thrilling night in the heart of New York City, the legendary Madison Square Garden Theater plays host to an electrifying boxing card headlined by WBO lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk, who defends his title against the undefeated challenger Keyshawn Davis. Scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET, the event represents not just a title fight but
Xander Zayas, a rising star in the boxing world, recently revealed that he was presented with an opportunity to face interim WBC junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. in an anticipated match scheduled for February 22 in Riyadh. However, Ortiz Jr. opted for a different opponent, choosing former WBA champion Israil Madrimov instead. This decision
Heavyweight contender Jared Anderson is gearing up for a crucial fight on February 14th at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, where he will face Marios Kollias as part of an exciting card headlined by Keyshawn Davis vs. Denys Berinchyk. Broadcasting live on ESPN+, this matchup is pivotal for the 25-year-old Anderson, whose boxing career
Boxing enthusiasts are in for a treat as Top Rank officially announces an intriguing lightweight championship bout on Valentine’s Day, February 14th. WBO lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk will defend his title against rising star Keyshawn Davis at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Scheduled to air live on ESPN and ESPN+
Xander Zayas, a promising junior middleweight contender with an impressive record of 20 wins, including 12 by knockout, is set to take the ring against Slawa Spomer, an undefeated challenger with a record of 20-0 and 11 KOs. This significant bout will feature on the undercard of the WBO lightweight championship fight on February 14th
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
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