Xander Zayas: a Prospect to Watch

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    He was the youngest boxer ever signed by Top Rank at age 16. Now 19 year old Xander Zayas remains undefeated in 12 bouts, 9 by KO. There is something about him that reminds me of young Fernando Vargas. I don't know, maybe the cocky face?

     
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    i definitely agree. in addition to his swagger, his style and technique is reminiscent of vargas.
     
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    says he is suspended indefinitely by nysac. anyone know why?
     
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    He is pretty good.
     
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    He looks good. Still green and untested but he’s young so he’s got time.
     
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    He knocked out someone I know in 55 seconds.
     
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    REED's Heard the Name, Obviously, But Never WATCHED a Full Xander Zayas Fight Until the One You Posted...

    There's a SURFACE Level Similarity to Fernando Vargas for Sure; Not in the FACE, but from the Neck Down, Similar Bodytypes...Both BIG (For the Weight), BROAD SHOULDERED, AGGRESSIVE, ATTACKING, IMPOSING Fighters...Both Pick and Place Their Punches Well...

    But Zayas Seems QUICKER to the Punch Than Vargas, While Maybe Lacking Some of 'Nando's THUD...Or Maybe the Italian in the Video Just Had an EPIC Ass Chin, Cause Zayas Tee'ed Off; Hitting Him w/Everything BUT a Golf Club...

    Impressive, Abundantly TALENTED Specimen, But He's JUST 19...There Should Be Absolutely NO RUSH Here...

    Per BoxRec, Zayas had 4 Bouts in 2019, 2 in 2020 and 6 in 2021...He Needs ANOTHER 5-6 Bout Year in 2022 (vs. Increasingly Tougher Opposition), Before ENTERTAINING Gate Keeper Types...Then Do THAT All of 2023...

    To MAXIMIZE This Kid's Potential, Keep Him On High Profile Undercards, PPV or Otherwise, Whilst Having Him ACTIVELY Sparring Elite Level Guys...If He Acquits Himself Well, He Could/Should Be a Fucking MONSTER 2 Years from Now (21 Years Old:Jest:)...






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    He is actively sparring lots of type fighters. He's posted himself in the gym with Crawford, Prograis, Porter, and one of the Charlo's.
     
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    Facts with tax.
     
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    Good to Hear…

    Boxing is a MARATHON, Not a Sprint…The Wilfred Benitez’s and Mike Tyson’s of the Fistic World are RARE…Exceptions to the Rule…

    Andre Ward WOULDN’T Have Been What He Was if Moved Tooooo EARLY…One Could Argue the Aforementioned Fernando Vargas was Moved Tooooo EARLY…

    Zayas Has “the Goods” as They Say, But Unless He’s DESTROYING Elite Level Guys in Sparring, There’s NO Need to Rush Him…TIMING Is Everything…



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    If Zayas really was the next Tito he would have stopped Teixeira, especially on Puerto Rican Day Parade
     
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    Zayas isn't anything dynamic talent wise. Very marketable commodity. If he could actually fight they'd he onto something. As is he can probably make a decent living.

    Carrington is a more promising fighter although he's 6 years older.
     
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    I keep looking for something in Zayas and it’s just not there. The kid just doesn’t have what it takes to be great.
     
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    Somehow he's boring too.
     
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    Carrington shows promise but he is still untested.
     
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    Sounds about right. Is he from Bayamon by any chance?
     
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    Damn bro if I had said it people may think im hating but coming from you I totally agree. I dont think hes the next Trinidad or even the next Cotto. He's ok but nothing special and he'll never be as good as Vargas.
     
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    Oscar just came out and said he wants to match him with Vergil Ortiz. I think Vergil would outclass him and stop him early to mid rounds.
     
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    Damn Oscar is the worst match maker.
     
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    Zayas called out ortiz for a title shot in early 2025
     
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    Ortiz would beat Zayas, imo.
     
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    On that note, why the fuck is zepeda facing farmer?
     
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    it stands to reason he is facing a southpaw to prepare for stevenson. though Im skeptical if he will ever fight stevenson, he has shown zero interest. perhaps his excellency will make it worth his while.
     
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    Zayas is shit. Not that Vergil is exactly Trinidad or something, but Vergil would hurt that fraud.
     
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    Would love to see this fight.
     
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    The only Puerto Rican prospect who might have a chance to win a title is Jonathan Lopez. He’s trained by the Reynosos and he seems to be a talented and likeable kid. I’m nowhere near anointing him yet but I think he has a chance at achieving something if he keeps on the right path.
     
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