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Zayas Set for Title Unification Clash in Puerto Rico

11/11/2025

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Xander Zayas, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior middleweight champion, will face Abass Baraou, the World Boxing Association (WBA) champion, in a title unification bout on January 31 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan.
It marks Puerto Rico's second title unification.
Zayas said he is excited to fight on home soil.
The undercard features Juanmita Lopez De Jesus (4-0, 2 KOs), son of former champion Juanma Lopez.

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Xander Zayas, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior middleweight champion, will face Abass Baraou, the World Boxing Association (WBA) champion, in a title unification bout on January 31 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan.
It marks Puerto Rico's second title unification.
Zayas said he is excited to fight on home soil.
The undercard features Juanmita Lopez De Jesus (4-0, 2 KOs), son of former champion Juanma Lopez.