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Xander Zayas Becomes Youngest World Champion with Unanimous Decision Over Jorge Garcia

The outcome closed ESPN’s final Top Rank show at the iconic MSG Theater.

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Overview

  • Xander Zayas defeated Jorge Garcia by unanimous decision to claim the vacant WBO junior middleweight title and become boxing’s youngest world champion at 22.
  • Judges scored the main event 116-112, 119-109 and 118-110 after Zayas controlled the pace with superior hand speed and punch accuracy.
  • Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington outpointed Mateus Heita over 12 rounds to win the interim WBC featherweight championship in the co-main event.
  • ESPN aired prelims at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+ followed by the main card at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and streaming services, marking the end of its eight-year Top Rank partnership at Madison Square Garden.
  • Zayas entered the fight as a heavy -450 favorite, reflecting his unbeaten 21-0 record and recent streak of stoppage victories.