Tag: Xander Zayas
VARGAS AND WHITTAKER AIM TO SHINE ON HUGE ZAYAS-BOOTS BROOKLYN STAGE
Emiliano Vargas and Ben Whittaker have vowed to dazzle on the very biggest stage, as their fights on the undercard of the blockbuster showdown between Xander Zayas and Jaron ‘Boots’...
Xander Zayas Signs Multi-Year Extension with Top Rank
(April 27, 2026) — The Puerto Rican star who began as a teenage prodigy and developed into a unified world champion is continuing his journey...
DAZN Elevates Spring and Summer Boxing Slate with Newly Announced Star-Studded...
NEW YORK – April 21, 2026 – DAZN, the world’s leading sports streaming platform, announced four additional boxing events headlined by five world champions and...
Lessons and Legacy: Lots of both at stake for Zayas and...
By Norm Frauenheim
Youth defines Xander Zayas and will continue to do so through at least his challenging date against Jaron “Boots” Ennis in an...
VIDEO: Xander Zayas vs Jaron “Boots” Ennis Kickoff Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeQsTyY9geE
THE PURSUIT OF GREATNESS: ZAYAS VS. ‘BOOTS’ PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
BROOKLYN, NY, April 8, 2026 – Today, in the heart of Brooklyn, NY at Barclays Center, WBO and WBA Junior Middleweight World Champion Xander Zayas...
ZAYAS AND BOOTS CLASH IN UNIFIED BLOCKBUSTER AT BARCLAYS CENTER, BROOKLYN...
Xander Zayas will defend his WBO and WBA World Junior Middleweight titles against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday June 27,...
Weigh-In Results: Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou
• Xander Zayas 153.5 lbs vs. Abass Baraou 153.5 lbs(WBO/WBA Junior Middleweight World Title Unification — 12 Rounds)Referee: Roberto Ramirez Jr.Judges: Oliver Brien, Patrick Morley and Jose R. Torres • Juanmita Lopez De...
Rohan Polanco-Christian Gomez Welterweight Showdown Canceled
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 30, 2026) — Welterweight contender Rohan Polanco fell ill late Thursday evening and was forced to withdraw from his bout against Christian Gomez.
The rest...
WAPA Deportes Confirmed as Puerto Rican Broadcast Home for Saturday’s Xander...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 29, 2026) — Puerto Rican WBO junior middleweight world champion Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) is set for his high-stakes homecoming. Zayas...
Baraou and Zayas Shine at Public Workout
Abass Baraou and Xander Zayas took part in the official public workout ahead of their clash this Saturday for the WBA super welterweight world...
Press Conference Notes: Puerto Rican Star Xander Zayas Ready for Saturday’s Hometown...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 29, 2026) — Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas has waited nearly six years for a homecoming. He returns as a world champion...
Baraou–Zayas: Puerto Rico is buzzing with boxing
The José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum will host a highly anticipated super welterweight unification bout this Saturday night, as Abass Baraou and Xander Zayas collide...
January 31: Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou Junior Middleweight Title Unification Showdown to...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 21, 2026) — The junior middleweight title unification tilt between WBO king Xander Zayas and WBA ruler Abass Baraou — Saturday, Jan. 31, at Coliseo...
Baraou vs. Zayas: 10 days to showdown in Puerto Rico
The matchup between Abass Baraou and Xander Zayas is beginning to heat up with just 10 days remaining before fight night. On January 31,...
Abass Baraou: “No One Has Been Able to Withstand My Pressure!”
MIAMI, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2026) —WBA junior middleweight world champion Abass Barou is once again embracing his road warrior status.Baraou, who was born in Germany and...
Xander Zayas: “It’s Time to Make History!”
DAVIE, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2026) —Xander Zayas is focused on making history.
The 23-year-old Puerto Rican star and WBO junior middleweight world champion will face Germany's relentless...
January 31: Rohan Polanco-Christian Gomez Confirmed as Co-Feature to Xander Zayas-Abass...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Dec. 18, 2025) — Rohan “El Rayo” Polanco, the Dominican welterweight with championship aspirations in 2026, looks to kick off the new...
Tickets ON SALE NOW for Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou Title...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Nov. 14, 2025) — For the first time in more than 15 years, a title unification bout is set for Puerto...
VIDEO: Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou | KICK-OFF PRESSER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8lgHW_qQsc
Press Conference Notes: Xander Zayas & Abass Baraou Face Off Ahead of January...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Nov. 12, 2025) —WBO junior middleweight world champion Xander Zayas asked for a world championship homecoming, and now he has an opportunity to make...
Island Time: Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou Junior Middleweight World Title Unification Showdown...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Nov. 10, 2025) — Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas, boxing’s youngest male world champion, will kick off 2026 with a historic home...
Zayas Decisions Garcia To Win WBO Junior Middleweight Title
NEW YORK-- He turned pro at the age of 17. At 22, Puerto Rico's chosen one became a champion.
Xander Zayas dominated Mexico's Jorge Garcia by unanimous decision...
VIDEO: Xander Zayas vs Jorge Garcia | WEIGH-IN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-BLJAROCfU&t=1s
Weigh-In Results: Xander Zayas vs. Jorge Garcia
• Xander Zayas 154 lbs vs. Jorge Garcia 153 lbs(Vacant WBO Junior Middleweight World Title — 12 Rounds)
• Bruce Carrington 125 lbs vs. Mateus Heita 124.8 lbs (Vacant WBC Interim Featherweight World Title — 12 Rounds)
• ...
VIDEO: Xander Zayas vs Jorge Garcia | PRESS CONFERENCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRZH6lSGxHI
Press Conference Notes: Puerto Rican Star Xander Zayas Aims for First...
NEW YORK CITY (July 24, 2025) — Xander Zayas (21-0, 13 KOs) returns to his home away from home for his first shot at a world title.The Puerto...
Top Rank Presents Junior Middleweight World Championship: Xander Zayas vs. Jorge...
Unbeaten Puerto Rican phenom Xander Zayas will take on upset-minded Mexican contender Jorge Garcia for the vacant WBO junior middleweight world championship.
Zayas (21-0, 13 KOs) is an undefeated rising...
July 26: Rohan Polanco-Quinton Randall Welterweight Showdown Tops Xander Zayas-Jorge Garcia...
NEW YORK (June 12, 2025) — Fast-rising Dominican welterweight Rohan Polanco returns to action in a 10-rounder against crafty veteran Quinton Randall on Saturday, July 26, at The Theater...
Xander Zayas to Battle Jorge Garcia for WBO Jr. Middleweight Crown...
NEW YORK CITY (May 29, 2025) — At 16, Puerto Rican rising star Xander Zayas became Top Rank’s youngest signee. Now, at just 22, he’s ready to...
Keyshawn Davis Knocks Out Berinchyk in 4 to win WBO Lightweight...
Keyshawn Davis stopped Denys Berinchyk in round four to win the WBO Lightweight title at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden.
In round three, Davis...
Press Conference Notes: Keyshawn Davis Set for Career-Defining World Title Shot...
NEW YORK CITY (Feb. 12, 2025) — Keyshawn Davis is on the verge of the biggest moment of his career.Davis (12-0, 8 KOs) will challenge Denys Berinchyk (19-0, 9...
Denys Berinchyk vs. Keyshawn Davis Fight Week Events to Stream LIVE...
NEW YORK CITY (Feb. 11, 2025) – Fight week has arrived for “The Businessman” as he closes in on his biggest deal yet—his first world...
Xander Zayas: “This is the Most Important Fight of My Career!”
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2025) — WBO No. 1 junior middleweight contender Xander Zayas is knocking on the door of a world title opportunity, and a...
