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Xander Zayas signs with the Bad Bunny agency, Eyes Breakout

Published

1 year ago

September 26, 2025

Puerto Rican WBO Junior average master Xander Zayas plans the turn of 2026.

Xayas, 23 years ancient, is currently the youngest boxing world champion. He recently signed a marketing agreement with Rimas Sports to expand its range beyond the ring. Together with the company-owner of a colleague from Puerto Rican and world-famous artist Bad Bunny-CONTINUTIPLY sponsorship, marketing initiatives and trade partnerships for Zayas, the master can focus on restoring greater gold to his hometown and developing the historical success of Puerto Ricans in Sport.

“The advertising and marketing agreement, which I just signed, consists in providing opportunities outside the ring that I probably didn’t get before,” said ESPN Zayas (22-0, 13 KO). “Everyone knows what I can do in the ring, but this contract is huge for me, because I plan to raise my career except for just boxing.”

The company, which focuses primarily on Latin America athletes, also represents the stars of MLB Ronald Acuna and Fernando Tatis Jr., and recently signed a friend from Puerto Rican Boxer Juanmity Lopez, son of former two -dimensional master Juan Manuel Lopez.

“This account of Rimas Sports is something that Xander has created organically in the last few years,” said to ESPN manager Zayas and Lopez, Peter Kahn.

Zayas and Bad Bunny had a amiable relationship for years, and Bad Bunny shared a film celebrating the last winnings of the world of the world over Jorge Garcia Perez at his concert. Zayas irritated that there could be cooperation between the boxer and Bad Bunny.

“We now have the biggest Latin music in the world that Puerto Rican Pride has and wants to lead these athletes,” Kahn continued. “For us it wasn’t a destructive one.”

Even from the world -famous artist behind him, Zayas is aware that he still has to deal with business in the ring and hopes to compete three times in 2026.

“[Top Rank] They said they would like me to fight three times next year – he said. “Starting from January, the parade in Puerto Rican in June, and then again before the end of the year in December.”

The sources informed ESPN that in January in Puerto Rico he is negotiating the struggle of unification between Zayas and WBA master Abass Baraou. Zayas hoped for another fight before the end of the year, but he explained why the December fight with the rival of Vergil Ortiz, who would face Erickson Lubin on November 8, was grounded before he had a earnest chance to start.

Last year, their began in an environment when Oritz and Zayas traded in social media after the fight between them. According to Kahn, Zayas agreed to fight Ortiz in Saudi Arabia at the beginning of 2025, but Ortiz decided to measure Israil Madrimov.

“Your time will come, don’t worry,” said Ortiz on X. “We have a greater fish here to be frying.”

In August, ORTIZ published on X for Zayas, who has the date of accepting the offer to fight with President Golden Boy Eric Gomez, sent to the head of the highest rank Carl Moretti. Zayas replied and stated that although he agreed to fight Ortiz, the offer was not justified and there is no essential details.

“It wasn’t an offer,” said Zayas. “The offer means a bag, date and place. What they sent did not contain any of them. They wanted to divide 50-50 Pay-Per-View to fight in Vegas or California in December. This is not a real offer. It was a starter of the conversation.”

The key point of adhesion for Zayas was that as a master he wanted the fight to take place in Puerto Rico. Everything else can be solved.

“We have never said anything,” he continued. “I just wanted to fight in Puerto Rico. But the only thing that was missing was a guarantee. What do we share 50%? They were supposed to offer me something, but instead they went with Lubin.”

Can the fight against Ortiz take place in 2026 during the Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend in Recent York? Zayas hopes so, but will not limit its options.

“It could be a fight,” he said. “We’ll see where he takes us. I’m not afraid of him and I know that he is not afraid of me. It must be the right business agreement for both of us.”

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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley Rematch: Live Results and Fight Updates

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38 minutes ago

October 17, 2026

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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley Rematch: Live Results and Fight Updates

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Dubois defends his WBO heavyweight title against Wardley on DAZN PPV at The O2 Arena in London on Saturday, October 17.

Fabio Wardley gets another crack at Daniel Dubois five months after dropping him twice but losing their first fight. Dubois recovered to stop Wardley in the 11th round in Manchester.

UPCOMING

Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley

2026-10-17 · 14:00 ET / 7:00 PM UK · O2 Arena, London · Live on DAZN

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Wardley returns as the challenger. Dubois makes his first defence against the heavyweight he dethroned in May, with DAZN PPV and DAZN Ultimate Tier carrying the rematch.

Start Time and Ring Walks

Coverage starts at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT.

Dubois and Wardley are expected to make their ring walks at approximately 10:30 pm BST / 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm PT. All times fall on Saturday, October 17.

DAZN PPV Price

The standalone PPV costs £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the USincluding the undercard and main event.

DAZN Ultimate Tier subscribers receive the event without a separate PPV purchase.

Full Fight Card, Weigh-In Results and Expected Times

Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley

WBO heavyweight title

Dubois: 253.9 lbs (115.17 kg) | Wardley: 248.3 lbs (112.63 kg)

Expected ring walks: 10:30 pm BST / 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm PT

Louie O’Doherty vs Michael Gomez Jr.

British and Commonwealth lightweight titles

O’Doherty: 134.12 lbs (60.84 kg) | Gomez Jr.: 134.3 lbs (60.92 kg)

Approximate start: 9:30 pm BST / 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT

Adam Olaniyan vs Dan Garber

Heavyweight

Olaniyan: 250.15 lbs (113.47 kg) | Garber: 223.15 lbs (101.22 kg)

Approximate start: 9:10 pm BST / 4:10 pm ET / 1:10 pm PT

Bakhodir Jalolov vs Solomon Dacres

Heavyweight

Jalolov: 255.12 lbs (115.72 kg) | Dacres: 242.9 lbs (110.18 kg)

Approximate start: 8:10 pm BST / 3:10 pm ET / 12:10 pm PT

Nelson Birchall vs Levi Gilles

Approximate start: 7:10 pm BST / 2:10 pm ET / 11:10 am PT

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Atif Oberlton Promises Exciting Future Ahead of Deon Nicholson Match

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3 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Atif Oberlton Promises Exciting Future Ahead of Deon Nicholson Match

Undefeated American light heavyweight Atif Oberlton believes there is plenty more to come after rating his last performance seven out of ten as he prepares to face knockout puncher Deon Nicholson on November 7.

Oberlton improved to 17-0 with a shutout decision over Roamer Alexis Angulo in August, but believes he has another level to reach despite winning every round.

Speaking exclusively to World Boxing News, the Philadelphia southpaw reflected on his victory over Angulo and becoming the first fighter to stop Carlos Gongora earlier this year.

“They said Carlos Gongora was going to be a very tough opponent, and he was one of my toughest challenges thus far. He’d never been stopped, and I was able to get the stoppage pretty early on because I locked in and trained the way I needed to.

“Looking back, I’d rate my performance against Angulo maybe a 7 out of 10—I could have definitely done better. But this camp is different mentally. We had a lot of factors going on last time, but I’m entirely focused now,” he told WBN.

The assessment comes as promoter Dmitriy Salita looks to establish Oberlton as America’s leading light heavyweight.

Oberlton Faces Nicholson

Nicholson enters their November 7 contest in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with 19 knockouts from 23 victories and a reputation for dangerous punching power.

The Alabama fighter was previously linked to a showdown with former undisputed champion Artur Beterbiev, making him another significant test for Oberlton.

“Nicholson is a good opponent—a good dance partner. We’re getting closer to the level of opponents that allow for a standout performance because the challenge keeps stepping up. I definitely don’t take him lightly. I respect everyone who gets in the ring and stands in front of me, but I’m going to go out there and do what I trained to do.”

The ten-round bout at Kiva Auditorium will be Oberlton’s fourth appearance of 2026, with Salita Promotions delivering on its promise to keep the unbeaten contender active.

Atif Oberlton pictured with promoter Dmitriy Salita ahead of his fight against Deon Nicholson — Salita Promotions

Salita Promotions Keeps Promise

Oberlton says his relationship with Salita has allowed him to build momentum while continuing to work toward a world title opportunity.

“Salita Promotions told me they were going to keep me busy when I signed, and they’ve kept their end of the bargain. I’m keeping mine by going out there, performing, and winning—whether by early stoppage or decision.

“As long as they keep putting people in front of me, I’m going to keep fighting. Every time I step in the ring, I want to perform better than the last time, climb the ladder, and take some hardware home. I’m ready to take some candy.”

Oberlton has already stopped Joseph George and Gongora in 2026 before proving he could dominate over ten rounds against Angulo.

With 14 knockouts in 17 victories, Oberlton has shown he can finish opponents early and control fights over the distance.

Now, with another training camp behind him and a fourth fight of the year approaching, Oberlton believes his best performances are still ahead of him.

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Tony Bellews Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: Yep, I Said It

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7 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Tony Bellew's Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: "Yep, I Said It"

Tony Bellew is going against the grain for tonight’s Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch.

The pair meet again just five months on from their thrilling first encounter, with Dubois now WBO champion having won the belt from Wardley via eleventh round stoppage.

After surviving two early knockdowns, the Londoner – who is now in his second stint as heavyweight titlist – took over the contest with a solid jab setting up thudding attacks that exhausted Wardley.

Though the Ipswich man stayed on his feet throughout, referee Howard Foster waved it off as the punishment because too much.

It is how the fight ended, and those last few rounds in which Dubois was largely dominating, that make him a strong favourite to retain his belt.

Giving his prediction to the BBCformer cruiserweight world champion Bellew backed Wardley to have success early again, but capitalise fully this time and end it.

“I’m going to be the difference. I am going to back Fabio Wardley by knockout within six rounds. Yep, I said [it]. I’m going for Fab within six.”

Dubois was on the canvas within ten seconds last time out, and took a knee in the third when hurt again.

Bellew has questioned Dubois’ resolve in the past, pointing to his stoppage loss to Joe Joyce as proof that there is a point he can be pushed to that he is not willing to go beyond. Many, however, will look to the first Wardley performance and disagree.

Both men recorded the highest weights of their careers on the scalessuggesting that neither will be changing the gameplan to a more measured affair, rather looking to engage in round 13 from the off tonight at London’s O2.