Xander Zayas has signed a “multi-year” contract extension with Top Rank.
The WBO and WBA junior-middleweight champion defends his titles against Jaron “Boots” Ennis in his biggest contest to date on June 27 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and will be committed to his promoter regardless of the outcome.
It was in January when he became unified champion by defeating Germany’s Abass Baraou. Top Rank later agreed a broadcast deal with DAZN; there is little question that he is integral to both Top Rank’s and DAZN’s plans.
“I’m blessed to continue representing Puerto Rico at the highest level of the sport with Top Rank,” said Zayas, 23. “Thank you for all these years and for giving me the opportunity to grow and bring glory to my country and family. Now it’s time to keep collecting victories and championships for many more years with the Top Rank family.”
“We signed Xander at 16 and have watched him grow from a gifted teenager into a unified world champion,” said Top Rank’s Todd duBoef. “He won his first world title at 22, unified in his first defence, and is now preparing for the biggest fight of his career thus far. This successful partnership has grown his profile throughout the sports world and reinforces our confidence in Xander’s future.”
“Xander’s path is a testament to Top Rank’s ability to develop talent the right way,” said Peter Kahn, Zayas’ manager. “We signed with them when he was just 16, and they’ve done a great job guiding him into a unified world champion.
“They also understand the Latino audience better than any promoter in boxing. Extending this partnership was the right strategic move as we now focus on more unifications, multiple divisions, global events, and defining Xander as one of the faces of the sport while building a lasting legacy at the highest level.”
