One of the upcoming stars in the world of boxing, Xander Zayas (15-0, 10 KOs) will have his first fight of the 2023 season, as the middleweight phenom will take on veteran Ronald ‘Diablo” Cruz in an eight round clash. They will be a part of a card that features WBO featherweight Robeisy Ramirez taking on Isaac Dogboe on April 1, as they will have an action-packed card at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
All the action from the Ramirez-Dogboe, Zayas-Cruz bout will be on the ESPN Plus stream.
Zayas who joined Top Rank Boxing at 16 years old and has been able to climb up the ranks in the world of boxing in 2021. At 20-years old, he was able to notch six victories, four of them via stoppage. The next year, Zayas decisioned Quincy LaVallas in March in capturing the vacant NABO junior middleweight title in August.
Here are some quotes from Zayas after a training session the star had recently
“I am working extremely hard in the gym because I want 2023 to be the year in which I position myself as one of the top contenders in the division.”
“I know what I want, and I know what it will cost me to achieve it, but each of the sacrifices I make every day in the gym are paying off, and I do it with the intention of looking better every time I get into the ring. That motivates me. I strive to be better every single day because every time I step into the ring, I do it with the intention of raising the flag of my Island even higher.”
“I respect my opponent, Ronald ‘Diablo’ Cruz. He is an experienced rival; he is a former WBC Latino regional champ. I know he is motivated and excited for this opportunity. He will bring out the best of me in the ring. Once the bell rings, I’m there to do a job.”
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