Xander Zayas-Patrick Teixeira at The Theater at MSG LIVE on ESPN
Xander Zayas is all set to light up the Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend, squaring off against his most challenging opponent yet. Zayas is preparing for a make-or-break 10-round fight against Brazilian former world champion Patrick Teixeira on this thrilling Saturday night. With an aim to secure his 19th professional win, Zayas looks to add his name to a legacy that began 19 years ago with Miguel Cotto, under the same festive lights.
Sharing the stage will be Bruce Carrington, a fierce competitor from Brownsville, Brooklyn, who will clash with Jose Enrique Vivas of Mexico in a featherweight battle.
Fans from around the globe can catch the fight night live as it unfolds, set against the backdrop of New York City’s electrifying atmosphere, a characteristic of the Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend.
Tickets are up for grabs from Wednesday, April 24 at 12 p.m. ET, available via Ticketmaster.com, announced by Top Rank.
Bob Arum, Top Rank’s Chairman, is thrilled about the night, predicting it as a critical moment for both Zayas and Carrington, potentially vaulting them into the limelight.
Zayas, undefeated with 18 wins, struck a deal with Top Rank at just 16 and debuted in 2019. His impressive ascent in the boxing world is adorned with significant triumphs, including a knockout last December and victories echoed through previous Puerto Rican Day Parade weekends.
Teixeira, with a professional tally of 34-4 including 25 KOs, has experienced highs and lows in his career but is coming into this fight fueled by recent victories, ready to demonstrate his seasoned prowess.
Carrington, also unbeaten and a former U.S. Olympic Trials standout, has rapidly built a reputation for electrifying fights, eagerly awaiting to showcase his skills before an enthusiastic Puerto Rican crowd.
Vivas, known for his resilient comebacks, is gearing up to add another win against a tough contender like Carrington.
The event will also feature promising talents like U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson and junior middleweight Jahi Tucker, ensuring a full slate of action-packed bouts for boxing fans.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, June 8
- Start Time: 11 p.m. ET (USA) / 4 a.m. BST (UK)
- Streaming: ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ (USA), Sky Sports (UK & Ireland)
- Venue: The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City
Updated Fight Card:
- Main Event: Xander Zayas vs. Patrick Teixeira
- Co-Main Event: Bruce Carrington vs. Jose Enrique Vivas
- Undercard Features: Jahi Tucker, Tiger Johnson, Elijah Flores, Ofacio Falcon, Ali Feliz, Nisa Rodriguez, Andy Dominguez