Xander Zayas claims that he’s going to point out followers that he’s an “elite fighter” on Saturday, when he battles Jorge Garcia Perez for the vacant WBO junior middleweight title on the Madison Sq. Backyard Theater in New York Metropolis.
“I’m considering an ideal night time the place he does what I would like him to do. Clearly, that’s not going to occur. He has a nook and he’s going to make some changes,” mentioned Xander Zayas to Sean Zittel, speaking about his struggle in opposition to Jorge Garcia Perez this Saturday.
Perez: Zayas’ Nightmare Foe
It could possibly be an actual nightmare for Xander on Saturday, going up in opposition to the Fundora-esque Jorge Garcia (33-4, 26 KOs), who has energy and toughness that he can solely dream of getting. We may see Zayas get uncovered on Saturday, and High Rank will doubtless face criticism from followers for creating this hype job that wasn’t ready for this degree of combating.
“That is going to be a type of ones the place individuals see the distinction between the prospect and the world champion. You guys are going to see the distinction between the Xander Zayas child and the Xander Zayas grown man. The elite-level Xander Zayas.”
Let’s get this straight. Xander is NOT an elite-level fighter. He’s not even an A-level man. His expertise falls inside the C+ vary. He lacks the ability and offensive expertise to be a B-level fighter.
“I really feel like that is the second. That is the proper struggle to do it. Mexico-Puerto in opposition to a fighter who has earned his alternative and who’s hungry to return out victorious. I’ve to lock in. I’ve been locked in. It’s going to be an thrilling night time,” mentioned Xander.
Zayas’ Energy Deficiency
It’s attainable that Zayas can beat Perez on Saturday if he hits and runs all night time. But when he stands and trades, he’s going to get mowed down as a result of Perez has much more to his sport on the offensive facet. Zayas has zero energy, and he’s been matched by High Rank the identical approach they did with Edgar Berlanga when he was with the corporate. They’ve fed Xander stiffs his complete six-year profession to get him thus far. Saturday is actually Zayas’ first struggle of his profession. The 21 guys he fought earlier than have been scubs.
“There’s no working after this. There’s no, ‘Oh, he hasn’t achieved this.’ You’ve bought to struggle me. I’m the champion now. So, that is a type of fights,” mentioned Zayas.
High Rank’s Matchmaking Technique
It’s uncertain that High Rank will need Xander to struggle the highest guys if he will get his palms on the WBO 154-lb title. Zayas just isn’t adequate to beat the highest contenders, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, Israil Madrimov, Erickson Lubin, or Serhii Bohachuk. Zayas lacks the offense to defeat Vergil Ortiz Jr, Sebastian Fundora, or Yoenis Tellez.
High Rank could be loopy to match him in opposition to any of these fighters as a result of he’ll doubtless lose the WBO title instantly in his first protection. All the cash they’ve poured into Xander may have been wasted.
