Xander Zayas emerged victorious in his first main event on ESPN, defeating former champion Patrick Teixeira in a dominant performance at Madison Square Garden. Both fighters weighed in at 153.4 pounds. Zayas, who is seen as the future face of Puerto Rican boxing, controlled the bout from start to finish, winning with scores of 100-90 twice and 99-91. This victory, which took place on the eve of the Puerto Rican Day Parade, improved Zayas' record to 19-0. The fight, which lasted 10 rounds, was broadcast at 11 pm ET. Zayas called for future fights against Erickson Lubin and Josh Kelly. The event also featured other notable fights, including Bruce 'Shu Shu' Carrington's knockout win over Brayan De Gracia, which improved his record to 12-0.
Xander Zayas records lopsided win over Patrick Teixeira, calls for fights against Erickson Lubin and Josh Kelly. Read: https://t.co/j4jGXZukAl #ZayasTeixeira https://t.co/MVHRORqoEN
ZAYAS WINS! π΅π· Now unbeaten in 19 fights πͺ https://t.co/fNmf7nS2xM
Xander Zayas put the HEAT on Patrick Teixeira π’ https://t.co/r1NfOfy0wb
π΅π· @XanderZayas advances to 19-0 with a lopsided points win over Patrick Teixeira in New York. Scores: 100-90 (x2) & 99-91 #ZayasTeixeira https://t.co/2AZQrj0DSg
On eve of Puerto Rican Day parade, 154 @XanderZayas routs ex-titlist Patrick Teixeira; 126 @B_Carrington1 pummels De Gracia in 8th-round TKO. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newletter: https://t.co/XDOhAtYy7O @trboxing @CarlMoretti @KornerMan44 @bradleyajacobs @ToddDuboef https://t.co/s82N8fkVV0
Xander Zayas goes 10 rounds for the first time, dispensing Patrick Teixeira Story by @JSantoliquito @XanderZayas @trboxing @ESPNRingside #XanderZayas https://t.co/ea7xIAOQi0
Zayas cruises past Teixeira in first ESPN main event https://t.co/di6BycMwKf
We go the cards in #ZayasTeixeira: 100-90 x 2, 99-91 all for Zayas. Easy fight to score. #boxing
FIRST HEADLINE WINπ π΅π· @XanderZayas just went up another level. https://t.co/RW35WhDQ2v
#ZayasTeixeira goes 10. Clear 10-0 fight for Zayas. #boxing
We go to the scorecards. NO need really. @XanderZayas beat this man up. #ZayasTeixeira @trboxing @TheGarden
Zayas 9-0 and no round close. Teixeira been taking a beating past couple of rounds. #boxing #ZayasTeixeira
If Xander Zayas had just a little more pop on his punches he would have Patrick Teixeira out of there. As it stands, Zayas is pummeling Teixeira at MSG.
6-0 Zayas. Every round the same but he is dominating. #ZayasTeixeira #boxing
Main event time: #ZayasTeixeira #boxing
Impressive performance by Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington (@B_Carrington1), who improves to 12-0 with an eighth round knockout of Brayan De Gracia. At 27, Shu Shu is a contender in the 126-pound division.
First headline on deck π #ZayasTeixeira | 11PM ET | @ESPN https://t.co/eZTSYROA5B
UP NEXT. @B_Carrington1 is back to claim more of the city π #ZayasTeixeira | 11PM ET | @ESPN https://t.co/rNJcHkCRlF
The Brownsville Bully π€ #ZayasTeixeira | 11PM ET | @ESPN https://t.co/2jT9h0pF1I
For the Island π΅π· #ZayasTeixeira | 11PM ET | @ESPN https://t.co/5oQxYBporp
Back in the grandest stage of them all π€© Action begins at 7:30PM ET on @ESPNPlus. #ZayasTeixeira https://t.co/TbNY3OXkM3
A new era begins tonight, Xander Zayas vs Patrick Teixeira! π΅π·π« Live on Sky Sports Action from 2am β° https://t.co/aDcgfTebz3
A new era begins tonight, Xandar Zayas vs Patrick Teixeira! π΅π·π« Live on Sky Sports Action from 2am β° https://t.co/QPNif4LqOe
ONE OF BOXING'S BEST TRADITIONS CONTINUES π΅π· #ZayasTeixeira | 11PM ET | @ESPN https://t.co/vTBzUYUJje
βLike Miguel Cotto, @XanderZayas wants to make this weekend his own.β -@MarkKriegel #ZayasTeixeira l TONIGHT l 11 ET l @espn https://t.co/0iD0cM0x4P
β© Over four years laterβ¦ These two now will share the ring πΏ #ZayasTeixeira | 11PM ET | @ESPN https://t.co/iC106xTgDf
Telemundo featured the two most significant Latino boxers who are fighting in the tristate area this weekend: Xander Zayas and my boxer Jean Pierre Valencia, the Ecuadorian junior middleweight who makes his pro debut tonight in Atlantic City https://t.co/BdiqCwA9El
THE NEXT ERA TAKES OVER. π΅π· @XanderZayas x @B_Carrington1 π½ #ZayasTeixeira | 11PM ET | @TwistedTea https://t.co/T2SM98TY5o
Zayas vs Teixeira: Live updates and results, 11 pm ET https://t.co/CAN5gChNih
#Boxing Notebook: Big step for @XanderZayas: 1st main event vs Teixeira on eve of PR parade; Wilder accused of domestic violence; unified champ vacating; #PBConPrime prelims; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: https://t.co/ALSUKTCSWI @trboxing @KornerMan44 https://t.co/LsdAbmJGKj
Featherweight contender Shu Shu Carrington looks to continue his rise in the rankings Saturday night π #ZayasTeixeira l Saturday l 11 ET l ESPN πΊ https://t.co/VLild4RFkL
Can Xander Zayas become the new face of PR this weekend in NYC? π΅π· Watch #ZayasTeixeira Saturday at 11 ET on ESPN πΊ https://t.co/2PM7mseCGL
The future of Puerto Rico on display π΅π· #ZayasTeixeira | TOMORROW at 11PM ET | @ESPN https://t.co/Jf2wy0uzAC
Weights from NY for @trboxing's ESPN card Saturday (11 pm ET): Xander Zayas 153.4, Patrick Teixeira 153.4; Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington 125.4, Brayan De Gracia 125; Tiger Johnson 141.2, Tarik Zaina 142.6; Andy Dominguez 111.8, Cristopher Rios 111.8 (more) #ZayasTeixeira #boxing
The final stare-down between @XanderZayas and Patrick Teixeira π Zayas: 153.4lbs βοΈ Teixeira: 153.4lbs βοΈ https://t.co/csMWissgjs
Ahead of his big step up against Patrick Teixeira, the gifted @XanderZayas explains to @ElliotWorsell what it means to be a perfect student. Read: https://t.co/121tkUgClM #ZayasTeixeira https://t.co/WHyo7hT75Z
Xander Zayas, Patrick Teixeira Offer Final Words Before Saturdayβs MSG Card https://t.co/LtqspsmYOM