Xander Zayas
Junior Middleweight (154 lbs)
23
Wins
0
Losses
0
Draws
13
KOs
Age
23
Height
5′10
Reach
74″
Stance
Orthodox
Hometown
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Country
Puerto Rico
Age
23
Height
5′10
Reach
74″
Stance
Orthodox
Hometown
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Country
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico native Zayas is the reigning WBO and WBA junior middleweight world champion. At 23 years old, he is boxing's youngest current unified world champion.
He made history in 2019 when he became the youngest fighter ever — at 16 years of age — to sign a professional contract with Top Rank. Zayas turned pro two months after his 17th birthday.
He won his first regional title in August 2022 and made his main event debut in June 2024 with a one-sided decision over former world champion Patr...
100%
Win rate
57%
KO rate
2019
Turned Pro
Events
Past
Sat, Jan 31 / 6:30 PM ET
Zayas vs Baraou
Coliseo De Puerto Rico | San Juan, Puerto Rico
Top Rank Classics
Sat, Jul 26 / 9:00 PM ET
Zayas vs Garcia
The Theater at Madison Square Garden | New York, New York
ESPN / ESPN+
videos with Xander Zayas
Sun, Feb 1
Xander Zayas Calls Out Josh Kelly, Ready for Anyone at 154 lbs | POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW
Xander Zayas Calls Out Josh Kelly, Ready for Anyone at 154 lbs | POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW
Sun, Feb 1
Xander Zayas Makes History in Homecoming Unification vs Abass Baraou | HIGHLIGHTS
Xander Zayas Makes History in Homecoming Unification vs Abass Baraou | HIGHLIGHTS
Mon, Nov 24
Behind The Scenes In Training Camp & Fight Night w/ Xander Zayas against Cruz | Zayas Back Sat. ESPN
Behind The Scenes In Training Camp & Fight Night w/ Xander Zayas against Cruz | Zayas Back Sat. ESPN
Mon, Nov 24
Xander Zayas Lands The Perfect Body Shot Twice To Knockout Fortea | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Xander Zayas Lands The Perfect Body Shot Twice To Knockout Fortea | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Mon, Nov 24
Xander Zayas Puts On A Clinic In New York | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS + INTERVIEW
Xander Zayas Puts On A Clinic In New York | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS + INTERVIEW
Mon, Nov 24
Xander Zayas Outbattles Jorge Garcia To Earn His First World Title! | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Xander Zayas Outbattles Jorge Garcia To Earn His First World Title! | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Mon, Nov 24
Island Time! Xander Zayas Will Make History On Home Soil In Puerto Rico!
Island Time! Xander Zayas Will Make History On Home Soil In Puerto Rico!
Fight history
Result | Rec | Opponent | Date | Method | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win | 17-1-0 | Abass Baraou | Jan 31, 2026 | SD | 12 | - | WBO/WBA Junior Middleweight |
Win | 33-4-0 | Jorge Garcia | Jul 26, 2025 | UD | 12 | - | WBO Junior Middleweight |
Win | 20-0 | Slawa Spomer | Feb 14, 2025 | TKO | 9 | 2:01 | NABF & NABO Jr. Middleweight Titles |
Win | 25-2-0 | Damian Sosa | Sep 27, 2024 | UD | 10 | - | North American Boxing Federation Junior Middleweight, WBO NABO Junior Middleweight |
Win | 34-4-0 | Patrick Teixeira | Jun 8, 2024 | UD | 10 | - | North American Boxing Federation Junior Middleweight, WBO NABO Junior Middleweight |
Win | 24-3-1 | Jorge Fortea | Dec 9, 2023 | KO | 5 | 1:37 | North American Boxing Federation Junior Middleweight, WBO NABO Junior Middleweight |
Win | 25-4-0 | Roberto Valenzuela Jr | Sep 15, 2023 | TKO | 5 | 0:42 | North American Boxing Federation Junior Middleweight, WBO NABO Junior Middleweight |
Win | 18-2-1 | Ronald Cruz | Jun 10, 2023 | UD | 8 | - | North American Boxing Federation Junior Middleweight, WBO NABO Junior Middleweight |
Result
Rec
17-1-0
Opponent
Abass Baraou
Date
Jan 31, 2026
Method
SD
Round
12
WBO/WBA Junior Middleweight
Result
Rec
33-4-0
Opponent
Jorge Garcia
Date
Jul 26, 2025
Method
UD
Round
12
WBO Junior Middleweight
Result
Rec
20-0
Opponent
Slawa Spomer
Date
Feb 14, 2025
Method
TKO
Round
9
Time
2:01
NABF & NABO Jr. Middleweight Titles
