Xander Xayas were bent out of the shape when his Attempts to hijacking The WBC and WBO Junior Middle Weight Champion Sebastian Fundora to get a face-off with him, a moment after his victory over Chordale Booker (23-2, 11 COs), was dismissed in the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Classless move
It was a wrong game of Xander to try to initiate a face before Fundora and his team even signed a contract for a fight against him. It is presumably To pull such a move.
Zayas (21-0, 13 food) is the WBO 154 pound compulsory for Fundora’s belt with that organization. The president of the WBO said this week that the winner of the Fundora-Booker battle would have 120 days to defend against Zayas.
Fundora’s promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, says he will meet with the team to discuss options for their next fight. Zayas, 22, says Fundora (22-1-1, 14 COs) has no choice but to fight him next. If he does not, he must evacuate, or he will be stripped.
Either way, Zayas will fight for the WBO belt. If evacuated, he will fight against the highest -selected competitor, which would be #2 Charles Conwell. It would be a big step in the class for Xander, fighting his entire six -year career by the middle of the road against the opposition.
The top rank may not be happy to throw Zayas with a killer like Conwell in the ring because he is so much better than any of the fighters who fought the Puerto Rican fighter. They can choose to veto the idea of ​​Zayas fighting for the WBO belt if he has to go through Conwell to win it. It’s a bad game for a prospect like Zayas.
Zayas’ best wins
– Slava Spomer
– Patrick Teixeira
– Damian Sosa
– Roberto Valenzuela jr.
The only recognizable name that Xander fought is Teixeira, a 34-year-old man who has a 3-3 record Go in his struggle with him. Zayas didn’t even look good in that battle.
Zayas’ claims
“There are a lot of things I can use,” Xander Zayas said Fight Hub TV When asked how he could beat the WBC and WBO Junior Middle Wight Champion Sebastian Fundora if he got the next fight against him. “There are two guys who will bring us in the camp similar to his style, his length and goat style. So I know that I will be prepared for the night.
“I feel like I’m next. If I am not next, he (Fundora) must evacuate the title. If he wants to do it, it’s up to him, but I’m the next guy. I’m going to fight for the title anyway, but hopefully I can get my hands on the champion. ‘
Depending on what fundora does, Xander may be next. If he does not, he should have some experience against an opponent at the world class level to prepare himself to fight for a title. If the beginner Zayas do not want to fight against Conwell, he can come across Erickson Lubin. He would be a good option to get experience.
Mexican against Puerto Rican?
“It would make the most sense, but it would be a quick turnaround for him. I don’t know if he will be willing to do it (fight on the Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend on June 8 in New York). Definitely the summer. That’s what I’m aiming for. This is what I intend to get the fight.
“I am very confident that the struggle will take place. I feel like both teams want this fight to take place. It’s going to be Mexico against Puerto Rico (note: Fundora is only half of Mexican and he was born in the US. The supporters are going to like it. So I feel that this is a fight to happen. If that doesn’t happen, I will fight for the vacant title. Whoever is that man, it doesn’t matter. (#2 WBO is Charles Conwell, a very dangerous fighter). My mind is on Fundora now. “
Last updated on 03/23/2025
