Xander Zayas(20-0,12KOs), a Puerto Rican boxer based in Florida first hit the gym at the age of 5 for self-defense, a move that was birthed by his mother. Most legends are made out of adversities and ...

Rising Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas will take on Mexican veteran Jorge Garcia this Saturday at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Perhaps more significant after the final bell, ...

On the night of July 26, Madison Square Garden witnessed more than just a fight — it saw the birth of a star. At just 22 years old, Xander Zayas defeated Mexican fighter Jorge “Chino” García and was ...

At just 22 years old, Xander Zayas made history on July 26, beating Jorge Garcia by unanimous decision. The Puerto Rican phenom became boxing’s youngest active champion with a dominant performance ...

Xander Zayas is a Puerto Rican professional boxer and as an amateur he fought for 11 years between 2007 to 2018 and had more than 130 bouts. He won 11 th National championship tournaments which ...

Puerto Rican rising star Xander Zayas (21‑0, 13 KOs) steps into the ring at just 22 years old, aiming to capture his first world title. A former standout amateur, Zayas made his pro debut at just 17 ...

Puerto Rico has a rich boxing tradition, and BoxingScene is taking a look at the current titleholders, contenders, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011. Xander Zayas is the youngest world champion in boxing. The ...

Xander Zayas is a world champion for the first time at 22 years old. Zayas outworked Jorge Garcia for the vacant WBO junior middleweight championship on Saturday night, taking a unanimous decision for ...

Unbeaten junior middleweight contender Xander Zayas aims to continue his surge to the top of the division against Slawa Spomer next weekend (February 14). They meet at The Theater in Madison Square ...

Puerto Rican rising star Xander Zayas became Top Rank’s youngest signee at age 16. Now, at just 22, he’s ready to seize his first world title. Zayas will take on upset-minded Mexican puncher Jorge ...

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