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Zayas Aims for Youngest Unified Champ Title
31 Jan
Summary
- Xander Zayas seeks to become youngest unified champion.
- He fights WBA champion Abass Baraou on Saturday.
- The bout takes place in Puerto Rico, Zayas' homeland.
Puerto Rican boxer Xander Zayas is on the cusp of making history as he prepares to fight Abass Baraou. The WBO super-welterweight champion aims to become the youngest unified world champion in boxing if he can defeat Baraou, the WBA 154lb belt-holder. This significant unification bout is scheduled for Saturday night in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
This fight marks Zayas' first since winning his world championship, a moment he described as being "in it for the glory." He previously held the distinction of being boxing's youngest reigning world champion for a brief period. Now, he seeks to reclaim and surpass that milestone by unifying titles and etching his name further into boxing history.
Zayas acknowledges Baraou as a formidable opponent, noting his pressure-fighting style and high volume of punches. However, Zayas expresses excitement about the opportunity to fight in Puerto Rico, fulfilling a long-held dream. He views himself as part of a new generation of global boxing talent, driven by ambition and the pursuit of legacy.
