Xander Zayas

Ramirez-Espinoza, Zayas-Fortea ESPN Doubleheader Official, December 9

In the main event, Cuban WBO featherweight king Robeisy “El Tren” Ramirez puts his belt on the line against unbeaten Mexican contender Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza.

ESPN’s Lopez-Gonzalez Main Event Averaged 500,000 Viewers, Peaked At 536,000

More than half a million viewers tuned in for ESPN’s most recent boxing main event. Nielsen Media Research released figures this week that indicated an average audience of 500,000 watched Luis Alberto Lopez defeat Joet Gonzalez by unanimous decision...

Xander Zayas: I Came To Let Everybody Know at 154 That I’m Coming For Everything

At the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, Puerto Rican junior middleweight phenom Xander Zayas (17-0, 10 KOs) scored a fifth-round TKO victory against hard-hitting Mexican Roberto Valenzuela Jr. (21-5, 20 KOs) in tonight’s co-feature.

Xander Zayas Scores Two Knockdowns, Stops Bloodied Roberto Valenzuela Jr. In 5th Round

Roberto Valenzuela Jr. was the supposed puncher entering his fight against Xander Zayas on Friday night. It was Zayas, however, that proved to be too strong for the rugged Mexican veteran. The 21-year-old junior middleweight produced two first-round...

Roberto Valenzuela Jr. On Xander Zayas: I’m Going To Be The Hardest Test He Has Had To Date

Roberto Valenzuela Jr. is impressed with what Xander Zayas has done during his rise in the junior middleweight division. The hard-hitting Mexican veteran still isn’t convinced that Zayas (16-0, 10 KOs) is ready for the type of pressure and power that...

Photos: Luis Alberto Lopez, Joet Gonzalez - Ready For IBF Title Clash

Lopez, Gonzalez Weigts Photos Gallery - On ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ from American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, Luis Alberto “El Venado” Lopez will defend his IBF featherweight world title against former two-time world title challenger...

Joet Gonzalez Makes Weight On 2nd Try For Shot At Luis Alberto Lopez’s IBF Featherweight Title

Joet Gonzalez made weight on his second attempt Thursday for his third featherweight title shot in less than four years. Gonzalez got on the scale at 126 pounds even, the featherweight limit, for his fight against Luis Alberto Lopez on Friday night....

Xander Zayas: Beating Valenzuela Will Show I’m Knocking On Door To Fight Top 10 Guys

Xander Zayas’ victory June 10 was a microcosm of the developmental phase of his career. There was an immediate moment of brilliance, a knockdown of Ronald Cruz just 27 seconds into their eight-round bout. Then, well aware that Cruz wasn’t badly hurt,...

Photos: Luis Alberto Lopez, Joet Gonzalez - Face To Face at Final Presser

Lopez, Gonzalez Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Luis Alberto "El Venado" Lopez (28-2, 16 KOs) is ready to kick-start Mexican Independence Day weekend with the second defense of his world title. (photos by Mikey Williams)

Xander Zayas Sparring Hard in Camp With Juan Macias Montiel

Junior middleweight phenom Xander Zayas is gearing up for his first scheduled 10-rounder. Zayas will return against Mexico’s Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in the co-feature to the IBF featherweight world title showdown between reigning champion Luis Alberto...

Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Joet Gonzalez Official on September 15: Undercard Information

Luis Alberto “El Venado” Lopez will defend his IBF world title against former two-time world title challenger Joet Gonzalez on Friday, September 15 at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Lopez returns stateside after back-to-back champions...

Patrick Teixeira To Return Aug. 27 In Sao Paulo; Angles For Xander Zayas Clash Later This Year

Patrick Teixeira is already eyeing future options ahead of his scheduled ring return. The former WBO junior middleweight titlist is set to headline an August 27 show in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Teixeira will face Colombia’s Carlos Rivero (22-1-1, 12KOs) in...

Xander Zayas: Cruz Brought Out The Dog in Me, I Had To Dig Deep

The Theater, Madison Square Garden, New York City - Junior middleweight phenom Xander Zayas (16-0, 10 KOs) kicked off the Puerto Rican Day Parade festivities without a hitch. The 20-year-old scored a dominant eight-round unanimous decision against Ca...

Xander Zayas Drops Ronald Cruz Early In 1st Round, Easily Wins Eight-Round Decision

NEW YORK – Xander Zayas seemed poised to deliver the type of spectacular performance so many proud Puerto Ricans packed the Theater at Madison Square Garden to see Saturday night. The 20-year-old junior middleweight dropped Ronald Cruz with a picture...

Xander Zayas: Hopefully Next Year Will Be My Time To Headline Before Puerto Rican Day Parade

Xander Zayas hopes his fight Saturday night marks the first of many appearances the night before the annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York. The Puerto Rican junior middleweight is scheduled to battle Los Angeles’ Ronald Cruz in an eight...