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Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou live results update

Welcome to the live results update for Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) vs. Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs)! Their bout headlines a card promoted by Top Rank – in association with ICON+, Move Concerts, and Noah Assad Presents – at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou press conference quotes and fight prediction

Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) and Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs) will soon put their respective world titles at stake against each other. Their bout headlines a card promoted by Top Rank – in association with ICON+, Move Concerts, and Noah Assad Presents – at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Boxing News / NY Fights / January 29

Zayas vs Baraou: Unification Under The Radar Saturday

The 2026 boxing schedule gets roaring for real this weekend with multiple major championship fights around the world. One of the best matchups is flying

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 29

Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou: Preview, Prediction & Betting Odds

One of the most significant fights in quite some time on the island of Puerto Rico takes place Saturday night as WBO junior middleweight champion Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) faces WBA champion Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs) live on the Top Rank FAST channels (Roku Channel, Tubi, or Vizio).

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou Fight Card and Streaming Details Announced

Puerto Rico’s unbeaten WBO junior middleweight champion Xander Zayas returns during a loaded weekend of boxing when he faces WBA titleholder Abass Baraou in a unification bout on Saturday, Jan.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 22

Top Rank Announced Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou Will Stream Live, Janaury 31, on Their FAST Channels

The big junior middleweight unification fight between WBO champion Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) and WBA champion Abass Barao (17-1, 9 KOs) on January 31 now has a streaming home, as announced by Top Rank on Wednesday.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 16

Abass Baraou warns Xander Zayas that pressure is coming

The super welterweight division continues to be one of the most intriguing divisions in boxing. On January 31 at the Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Abass Baraou vs Xander Zayas headlines a card promoted by Top Rank, in association with ICON+, Move Concerts, and Noah Assad Presents.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 7

Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr – Xander Zayas predicts outcome

The super welterweight division continues to present many possible mouthwatering matchups. Xander Zayas recently won the vacant WBO super welterweight title, defeating Jorge Garcia Perez by unanimous decision.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 13

Zayas vs. Baraou Set for Puerto Rico Homecoming Unification Fight

What began as countless sparring rounds in South Florida will culminate under the bright lights of home. On January 31, Puerto Rico’s own Xander Zayas

Boxing News / NY Fights / November 10

Zayas vs Baraou Unification Showdown Set Jan. 31 in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas will kick off 2026 with a historic home soil event. The 23-year-old WBO junior middleweight world champion will face WBA champion Abass Baraou in a title unification fight on Saturday, January 31, at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 10

Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou 154 lb Unification Fight Set For January 31 In Puerto Rico

WBO junior middleweight champion Xander Zayas is wasting no time; instead of choosing a voluntary defense, he will head straight into a unification fight on January 31 in Puerto Rico against WBA champion Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs).

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / November 8

Zayas vs. Baraou: A Bold Move for Boxing’s Youngest Champion

In boxing, some moments define a fighter’s trajectory, separating the contenders from the true champions. For Xander Zayas, boxing’s youngest world champion, that moment is barreling toward him on January 31st.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 8

Xander Zayas Vs. Abass Baraou – How Does It Play Out?

The Junior Middleweight division is reportedly set for a unification clash between WBO Champion Xander Zayas and his WBA counterpart Abass Baraou. The

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 31

Xander Zayas Eyes First Defense at Home

Madison Square Garden has long been a proving ground for Puerto Rican boxing greatness. On July 26, Xander Zayas added his name to that legacy. Fighting

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 18

The Online Drama Between Vergil Ortiz Jr & Xander Zayas Is What’s Wrong With Boxing

Last week, WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) and WBO champion Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) held a digital sparring session on X, which is everything that is wrong with boxing today.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / August 17

‘Boxing is Stale’ – Oscar De La Hoya Slams Xander Zayas

Since Turki Alalshikh announced himself to the boxing world through the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight, we have been treated to many memorable matchups, such as two titanic clashes between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol and the upcoming superfight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.

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Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Boxing's Youngest Current Champion Xander Zayas Ranks Top 3 Targets

At just 22 years old, Xander Zayas made history on July 26, beating Jorge Garcia by unanimous decision. The Puerto Rican phenom became boxing’s youngest active champion with a dominant performance against a rugged contender in Garcia.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 2

‘You Got a Gift!’ – Xander Zayas’ Championship Win Draws Harsh Criticism from Rival

A young champion has emerged, but not without drawing the ire of a hungry division contender Riding high after securing his first world title, Xander Zayas now finds himself in the center of more than just championship glory.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / July 30

Xander Zayas Becomes Youngest Current World Champion

Xander Zayas became the youngest current world champion at age 22 with a dominant, unanimous decision win against Jorge Garcia Perez of Mexico last Saturday.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 27

Xander Zayas Becomes Boxing’s Youngest Champion

Xander Zayas claimed the vacant WBO junior middleweight world title with a dominant unanimous decision win over Jorge Garcia Perez at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 27

Xander Zayas vs Jorge Garcia Results: Zayas Wins WBO Title In Final Top Rank-ESPN Fight Card

It's an end of an era for Top Rank Boxing. An emotional night as the promotion caps off its partnership with ESPN with arguably the best showcase of their prospects and a new world champion is crowned.

Boxing News / NY Fights / July 24

Xander Zayas Gets First World Title Shot Against Garcia

Xander Zayas and Jorge Garcia will forever be the answer to a boxing trivia question after Saturday. Zayas of Puerto Rico (21-0, 13 KOs) will fight for his first world title against Garcia of Mexico (33-4, 26 KOs) for the vacant WBO World Junior Middleweight championship this Saturday, July 26, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 10

Exclusive: Xander Zayas Looking To Win First World Title On Final Top Rank-ESPN Card

The career of Xander Zayas has been associated with Top Rank and ESPN since the Puerto Rican made his pro debut on Oct. 26th, 2019. That night, he knocked out Genesis Wynn in the first round.

Boxing News / NY Fights / May 30

Xander Zayas Gets First Title Fight on July 26

Puerto Rican rising star Xander Zayas became Top Rank’s youngest signee at age 16. Now, at just 22, he’s ready to seize his first world title. Zayas will take on upset-minded Mexican puncher Jorge Garcia for the vacant WBO junior middleweight world championship on Saturday, July 26, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 29

Xander Zayas vs Jorge Garcia Perez Set Date For WBO Junior Middleweight Title

Xander Zayas' first shot at gold is now official. Top Rank announced that Zayas will face Jorge Garcia Perez for the vacant WBO junior middleweight title on July 26 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.