Xander Zayas

Xander Zayas wants top-five junior middleweight opponent for next fight

Puerto Rican junior middleweight Xander Zayas is targeting a top-five opponent after a dominant unanimous decision win over Damian Sosa on Friday at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Photo gallery: Mikaela Mayer-Sandy Ryan

Mikaela Mayer became a two-division world champion on Friday, winning the WBO welterweight title with a majority decision victory over Sandy Ryan in the main event at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Compubox punch stats: Xander Zayas-Damian Sosa

Xander Zayas took a unanimous decision victory over Damian Sosa on Friday at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Xander Zayas blanks Damian Sosa in impressive decision win

Xander Zayas delivered a dominant unanimous decision victory over Damian Sosa, with all three judges scoring it 100-90 for Zayas, Friday at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Vito Mielnicki Jr. set to fulfill childhood dream of fighting at MSG

Junior middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr. will fulfill a promise to his father on Friday night when he steps into the ring at Madison Square Garden.

Sandy Ryan and Mikaela Mayer make weight ahead of title fight

Tensions threatened to flare as WBO women’s welterweight champion Sandy Ryan and former junior lightweight titleholder Mikaela Mayer both successfully made weight, setting the stage for their clash Friday night at Madison Square Garden’s Theater.

Xander Zayas expects Damian Sosa to bring the action, while Sosa predicts excitement

Xander Zayas is preparing for an aggressive approach from Damian Sosa this Friday night. Sosa, meanwhile, says there’s more to his game than that.

TV Picks of the Week: Three women’s world title fights lead the way on Friday and Saturday

A trio of women’s world title fights are the main headliners for this week’s action, including two on Friday — Alycia Baumgardner vs. Delfine Persoon for the WBC junior lightweight belt, Sandy Ryan vs. Mikaela Mayer for the WBO welterweight belt — as...

Xander Zayas is back in New York and ready to put on a show

Puerto Rican junior middleweight Xander Zayas is ready for his sixth New York City appearance.

Manuel Jaimes, Damian Sosa thrust Toscano Boxing into spotlight

Toscano Boxing Promotions is facing its biggest moment yet, as Jorge Toscano, the man behind the company, prepares to watch two of his most acclaimed fighters in high-profile bouts this month.

Xander Zayas hails Terence Crawford as leading junior middleweight

Undefeated junior middleweight contender Xander Zayas is on course to make a splash in a talent-laden 154-pound division. Zayas (19-0, 12 KOs) is expected to slug it out with Damian Sosa (25-2, 12 KOs) on Sept. 27 in a Top Rank on ESPN event at Th...

Xander Zayas understands that a title shot is more than a win away

Xander Zayas may be closer to fulfilling his world title dream, but the junior middleweight believes there’s more to be done before he achieves that goal.

Vito Mielnicki Jr. hopes continued growth leads to Xander Zayas matchup

After taking a second-round disqualification victory over Laszlo Toth on Saturday, junior middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr. is targeting a high-profile fight with fellow Top Rank fighter Xander Zayas.

The next generation: The 10 best fighters aged 25 and under

Texas’ Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez is considered one of the rising stars of his generation. The undefeated WBC junior bantamweight champion is one of 10 fighters below the age of 25 with the potential for greatness due to their exceptional qualities.

Vito Mielnicki Jr., Set to Make Top Rank Debut, Sees a ‘Crash Course’ with Xander Zayas

Junior middleweight prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr., who recently inked a deal with Top Rank, envisions a future showdown with his close friend and promotional mate Xander Zayas.