Under the New York lights, Xander Zayas delivered a dominant performance, stopping Slawa Spomer in the 9th round with an emphatic display of power and precision. In this highly anticipated super welterweight bout, the Puerto Rican showed his relentless pressure, great punch selection and remarkable maturity in the ring. Spomer tried to resist, but Zayas gradually wore him down until he forced the referee to stop the fight. With this victory, the young prospect continues to move towards a title shot, establishing himself as one of the most dangerous fighters in the division.
Xander Zayas stops Slawa Spomer
From the first bell, Zayas imposed his fighting rhythm.
With an accurate jab, devastating body work and strategic patience, he took the fight at his pace and kept Spomer on a constant defensive.
Although the German tried to respond with counterattacks, Zayas’ pressure wore him down round after round.
By the 9th round, Spomer was showing clear signs of fatigue and punishment.
Seeing the opportunity, Zayas unleashed a ferocious combination of punches that left his opponent unresponsive. This fury forced the referee to intervene and stop the fight.
The official time of the stoppage was 2:47 of the 9th round.
Reactions and Next Steps
After his victory, Zayas stressed the importance of his patience and strategy. “I knew I had to be patient and wear him down little by little,” he commented in the post-fight interview.
Analysts praised his control of the fight, the precision of his punches and his maturity in the ring.
With this performance, Zayas moved even closer to a title shot. The victory made it clear that he is a serious contender in the super welterweight division.
Zayas’ performance against Spomer was not just a victory, it was a statement of intent.
With each fight, the Puerto Rican continues to prove that his future in boxing is bright. For Zayas, the road to the title is getting closer and closer.
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