Xander Zayas Set to Face Patrick Teixeira in Puerto Rican Day Parade Weekend Main Event

Xander Zayas is set to headline the Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend festivities with a highly anticipated showdown against former world champion Patrick Teixeira on June 8 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. The junior middleweight sensation, boasting an undefeated record of 18-0, is on a meteoric rise since turning pro at just 16 years old.

Zayas, who signed with Top Rank in 2019, has quickly made a name for himself in the boxing world with impressive victories over tough opponents. His upcoming bout against Teixeira marks his first main event and a chance to showcase his skills on one of boxing’s biggest stages.

Teixeira, on the other hand, is no stranger to the spotlight. The Brazilian southpaw shocked the boxing world when he captured the interim WBO junior middleweight world title in 2019. Despite facing setbacks in recent bouts, Teixeira is determined to make a statement against the rising star Zayas.

In the co-feature, Bruce ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington, a rising talent from Brooklyn, will look to extend his knockout streak against Mexico’s Jose Enrique Vivas in a 10-round featherweight bout. Carrington, a 2020 US Olympic Trials champion, has been making waves in the boxing world since turning pro in 2021.

With a stacked undercard featuring exciting matchups, including bouts with Jahi Tucker, Tiger Johnson, and Elijah Flores, the Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend event promises to deliver a night of thrilling boxing action. Fans can expect a raucous atmosphere as Zayas, Teixeira, and Carrington look to shine on one of the sport’s grandest stages. Don’t miss out on the action live on Sky Sports on June 8.