Xander Zayas awarded WBO Junior Middleweight World Champion in Madison Square Garden

New York City -Het theater in Madison Square Garden was getuige van een nieuw tijdperk toen Xander Zayas van Puerto Rico (22-0, 13 KO’s) een meesterlijke uitvoering leverde om de Jorge Garcia van Mexico (33-5, 26 KOS) te verslaan door een unanieme beslissing (116-112, 118-110, 119-109), waarbij de WBO Junior-middelste wereldtitel op slechts 22 years old.

Zayas became a professional at the age of 17 and fulfilled his destination as the next boxing superstar from Puerto Rico. Garcia, who came a big upset about Charles Conwell, came out with wild power shots, but Zayas remained composed and used a disciplined jab and slick movement to control the action.

Garcia succeeded in dragging Zayas in a fight in the sixth, but in the later rounds the opposing party of Zayas took over. He outboxed garcia through the play and earned a broad decision.

“Boxing 101. I had to make my way to the victory. I knew that if I stood before him I would fight against his fight. So I did everything behind the Jab. The shot was the key to the victory, and that showed that today,” said Zayas.

“This is a dream come true. This is wonderful. To see my Puerto Rican fans here, this is great. I could never dream of anything better than this.”

Bruce Carrington records WBC -interim featherweight title

Brooklyn’s own Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington (16-0, 9 Kos) set up a clinic and claimed the WBC-Interim Vederweight World title with a dominant unanimous decision (119-109 X2, 120-108) about Namibia’s Mateus Heita (14-1, 9 Kos). Carrington showed his entire arsenal – footwork, counters and combinations – that transmitted the match from start to finish.

“I wanted to show that I could go the full 12 rounds. I showed that championship level through those 12 rounds. I feel good. I feel in shape. I feel sharp and ready for that next level,” Carrington said.

“I’m ready. I have called all the champions. They already know. I see {rafael} Espinoza in the crowd. I want to fight him. I want to fight against Nick Ball. I want to fight against Stephen Fulton. “

Emiliano Vargas shines with 42 seconds Ko in NYC debut

Emiliano Fernando Vargas (15-0, 13 Kos) made a statement in his debut in New York City and put Ecuador’s Alexander Espinoza (20-4-1, 9 Kos) in just 42 seconds of round one. Vargas pushed a shot and landed a devastating right hand, who immediately ended the match.

“I am just a Mexican child trying to reach the top. Twenty -six years ago my father fought here and repeats history. If I could be half the size of my father, I will make it a long way,” Vargas said.

“Alexander Espinoza is the most experienced hunter I have ever fought. I was ready for 15 rounds tonight. It is a blessing that I have to do it so fast. They don’t pay me for overtime. I had to get it done quickly. Like I said, I am ready for Top, Elite competition. My skills are going to continue.”

Undercard -Results

• Goodweight: Rohan Polanco (17-0, 10 KOS) UD10 Quinton Randall (15-3-1, 3 KOS) -Cores: 100-90, 99-91, 97-93.
• Junior Bantam weight: Juanmita Lopez de Jesus (3-0, 2 Kos) TKO2 Jorge Gonzalez-Sanchez (5-3, 4 Kos)-Two Knockdowns in round one, stoppage at 1:14 of round two.
• Featherweight: Yana (15-0, 12 Kos) UD10)?
• Junior Bantam weight: Steven Navarro (7-0, 5 KOS) UD8 Cristopher Rios (11-3, 7 KOS) scores: 77-75 x3.
• Lightweight: UD 1-1) UD4 Brandan Alala (2-1, 1 Ko) –Cores: 40-36

Puerto Rican boxing fans celebrated a new champion and New York City saw the rise of future stars. Go to Fightbook MMA for more boxing news, results and live fighting reports.

Roberto Villa is the CEO, founder, executive writer, senior editor of Fightbook MMA. Has a passion for combat sports and also a podcast -guest for sitting rings. He is also a former MMA hunter and kick boxer.