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Xander Xayas was bent out of form when his makes an attempt at hijacking WBC and WBO junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora to get a face-off with him moments after his win over Chordale Booker (23-2, 11 KOs) have been declined on Saturday night time on the Michelob Extremely Area in Las Vegas.
Classless Transfer
That was a wrong-headed play on Xander’s half to try to provoke a face-off earlier than Fundora and his staff had even signed a contract for a battle towards him. It’s presumptuous to tug a transfer like that.
Zayas (21-0, 13 KOs) is the WBO 154-lb obligatory for Fundora’s belt with that group. The WBO’s president mentioned this week that the winner of the Fundora-Booker battle would have 120 days to defend towards Zayas.
Fundora’s promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, says he’ll meet with the staff to debate choices for his or her subsequent battle. Zayas, 22, says Fundora (22-1-1, 14 KOs) has no selection however to battle him subsequent. If he doesn’t, he has to vacate, or he’ll be stripped.
Both approach, Zayas will battle for the WBO belt. If it’s vacated, he’ll battle the highest-ranked contender, which might be #2 Charles Conwell. That may be a giant step up at school for Xander, who has been combating middle-of-the-road opposition his total six-year profession.
High Rank may not be joyful seeing Zayas thrown into the ring with a killer like Conwell as a result of he’s so significantly better than any of the fighters the Puerto Rican fighter has fought. They could select to veto the thought of Zayas combating for the WBO belt if he has to undergo Conwell to win it. That’s a nasty match-up for a prospect like Zayas.
Zayas’ Finest wins
– Slawa Spomer– Patrick Teixeira– Damian Sosa– Roberto Valenzuela Jr.
The one recognizable title that Xander has fought is Teixeira, a 34-year-old who had a 3-3 report going into his battle with him. Zayas didn’t even look good in that battle.
Zayas’ Claims
“There’s a lot of things I can take advantage of,” mentioned Xander Zayas to Combat Hub TV when requested how he can beat WBC and WBO junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora if he will get the battle towards him subsequent. “There’s two guys we’re going to herald for camp which are much like his model, his peak, and boxing model. So, I do know I’m going to be ready for that night time.
“I feel like I’m next. If I’m not next, he [Fundora] has to vacate that title. If he wants to do that, 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.”
Relying on what Fundora does, Xander may very well be subsequent. If he’s not, he must get some expertise towards a world-class-level opponent to arrange himself to battle for a title. If the novice Zayas doesn’t wish to battle Conwell, he can face Erickson Lubin. He’d be a superb choice to get some expertise.
Mexican vs. Puerto Rican?
“It might take advantage of sense, however it might be a fast turnaround for him. I don’t know if he’s going to be keen to do this [fight on the Puerto Rican Day parade weekend on June 8th in New York City]. Positively the summer time. That’s what I’m aiming for. That’s what I’m envisioning to get that battle going.
“I’m very confident that the fight will happen. I feel like both teams want this fight to happen. It’s going to be Mexico vs. Puerto Rico [note: Fundora is only half Mexican and he was born in the U.S. The fans are going to love it. So, I feel it’s a fight that must happen. If it doesn’t happen, I’ll be fighting for the vacant title. Whoever that guy is, it doesn’t matter. [#2 WBO is Charles Conwell, a very dangerous fighter]. My mind right now is on Fundora.”
