Zayas vs. Garcia Headlines WBO Title Fight at MSG

Xander Zayas, an undefeated Puerto Rican contender, will face Jorge Garcia for the vacant WBO super welterweight title on July 26 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. This bout marks Zayas's first world title opportunity and is the final Top Rank Boxing event to air on ESPN. Zayas, seen as a potential heir to Puerto Rican boxing greats, faces Garcia, who secured his shot by upsetting Charles Conwell and brings a strong knockout record after twelve years as a professional. The event will be broadcast live on ESPN+ starting at 9 p.m. ET, with the main event expected around 11:15 p.m. ET. The fight holds significance for Puerto Rican boxing and the end of the ESPN-Top Rank partnership. The card also features Bruce Carrington vs. Mateus Heita for the interim WBC featherweight title.