Xander Zayas vs. Damian Sosa // ESPN +
Sept. 27: New York (ESPN/ESPN+) at 3:30pm.
Xander Zayas vs. Damian Sosa, 10 rounds, junior middleweights.
Title fight: Sandy Ryan vs. Mikaela Mayer, 10 rounds, for Ryan’s WBO women’s welterweight title.
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About today’s match:
México Vs Puerto Rico! Xander Zayas 🇵🇷 Vs Damián “Samuray” Sosa 🇲🇽 se enfrentarán este viernes 27 de septiembre en el Madison Square Garden en New York, por sus estilos será una gran pelea en las 154 libras 🥊🇲🇽
Zayas has quickly transitioned into a highly-rated contender in the boxing world. His impressive average of 65 punches thrown per round (per CompuBox) embodies his acute thinking, exceptional stamina, conditioning and ability to maintain a high fight pace that keeps opponents on the defensive.
Rest of card:
Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington vs. Sulaiman Segawa, 10 rounds, featherweights
Elvis Rodriguez vs. Kendo Castaneda, 10 rounds, junior welterweights
Rohan Polanco vs. Marcelino Lopez, 10 rounds, junior welterweights
Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Khalil El Harraz, 10 rounds, junior middleweights
Delante “Tiger” Johnson vs. Yomar Alamo, 8 rounds, junior welterweights
Floyd Diaz vs. Mario Hernandez, 8 rounds, bantamweights.
Xander Zayas | Junior middleweight:
Record: 19-0, 12 KOs | Next fight: Sept. 27 vs. Damian Sosa
Age: 22 | Height: 5-10 | Reach: 74″ | Stance: Orthodox.
Zayas has quickly transitioned into a highly-rated contender in the boxing world. His impressive average of 65 punches thrown per round (per CompuBox) embodies his acute thinking, exceptional stamina, conditioning and ability to maintain a high fight pace that keeps opponents on the defensive.
Zayas’s signature left hook, delivered with precision to the body and head, adds a powerful dimension to his offensive arsenal, allowing him to break through tight defenses and turn the assumed brave opponents into respectable characters. His quick second-level step (a second transition of offense after offense) into range creates openings for follow-up attacks, catching his opponents off guard.
His hand speed is another key asset, enabling him to win 50/50 exchanges that can define the outcome of a battle. Defensively, Zayas is well-taught at cutting angles and weaving under incoming punches, allowing him to land counters with efficiency. His ability to slip punches shows his understanding of timing and distance. Additionally, Zayas employs a feint game, which helps him draw reactions from opponents and set up his offense.
This combination of attributes positions Zayas as one of the most sought-after contenders with the potential for championship glory.
