Xander Zayas
Super welterweight · Puerto Rican · Top Rank
Boxer-puncher — polished fundamentals, sharp jab, committed body attack, and adaptability beyond his years
Left hook to the body
Record & stats
| Division | Super welterweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | Boxing |
| Promotion | Top Rank |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Team | Trainer: Javiel Centeno (Sunrise, Florida) |
| Height | 178cm |
| Reach | 188cm |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 23 |
| KO rate | 57% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
57% Finish rate- 13 KO/TKO · 57%
- 10 Decision · 43%
Titles & honors
- WBO super welterweight world champion (2025–2026)
- WBA super welterweight world champion (2026)
Biography
Xander Zayas made history before he ever turned pro in earnest, signing with Top Rank in 2019 at just 16 — the youngest fighter the promotion had ever inked. The San Juan native grew into one of boxing's most polished young stars, building a perfect record through the prospect ranks with a sharp jab, a disciplined body attack, and composure beyond his years. In July 2025, at 22, he outboxed Jorge García Pérez at Madison Square Garden to capture the vacant WBO super welterweight title, then returned home to San Juan in January 2026 to unify with the WBA belt via split decision over Abass Baraou. His June 2026 unification showdown with pound-for-pound star Jaron "Boots" Ennis ended in his first professional defeat, but Zayas fought with trademark heart — hurting Ennis in round three — before his corner stopped the fight in the seventh. At 23 years old and 23-1 (13 KOs), the former unified champion remains one of the sport's brightest young talents, with championship chapters still ahead of him.
Fight history
- LJaron "Boots" EnnisL TKO R7
- WAbass BaraouW SD 12
- WJorge García PérezW UD 12
- WSlawa SpomerW TKO R9
- WDamian SosaW UD 10
FAQ
- What is Xander Zayas's boxing record?
- As of July 9, 2026, Xander Zayas is 23-1 with 13 knockouts.
- Has Xander Zayas ever lost a fight?
- Yes, once — a seventh-round TKO loss to Jaron "Boots" Ennis on June 27, 2026, in their super welterweight unification bout at Barclays Center.
- When is Xander Zayas's next fight?
- No next fight has been officially announced as of July 9, 2026; after the Ennis loss, Zayas said he would take some time off with family before returning.
- What titles has Xander Zayas won?
- He won the WBO super welterweight world title in July 2025 and unified it with the WBA belt in January 2026, holding both until June 2026.