Xander Zayas outboxes Jorge Garcia to become boxing’s youngest active world champion

Xander Zayas, at 22, became Puerto Rico’s youngest active boxing world champion by defeating Mexico’s Jorge Garcia Perez for the vacant WBO junior middleweight title, with judges scoring it 119-109, 118-110, and 116-112. Zayas showcased superior skill and composure, fulfilling a lifelong dream while continuing the legacy of Puerto Rican boxing.

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