Dsalita Xander Zayas emerged victorious against Patrick Teixeira on Saturday night in New York and now sets his sights on facing Vergil Ortiz Jr. Although Zayas didn’t display the power or aggression that would be needed to compete against Ortiz, he remains confident in his abilities.
In addition to Ortiz, Zayas is eager to step into the ring with Terence Crawford, Sebastian Fundora, or Tim Tszyu. However, it’s unlikely that his Top Rank promoters will match him up against these formidable opponents.
Top Rank is likely to carefully manage Zayas’ career, steering him away from tough competition and towards easier opponents, similar to Teixeira. The focus will be on building his record and positioning him for a title shot when the time is right.
Zayas is optimistic about his future in the sport, expressing readiness to take on top names in the division. Despite concerns about his defensive style and lack of power, Zayas remains determined to face the best in the business.
Ultimately, Zayas may need to evolve his approach to compete against the elite fighters at 154 pounds, including the likes of Ortiz, Crawford, Spence, Tszyu, and Fundora. Only time will tell if he can rise to the challenge and establish himself as a true contender in the division.
