Zayas vs Teixeira will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN , ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT. Sky Sports will broadcast the event in the U.K. and Ireland.
The rising star Xander Zayas (18-0, 12 KOs) is finally done playing in the kiddie pool and is about to plunge into the deep end. This Saturday, he’s headlining for the first time, presumably because he’s run out of lesser foes to demolish. His opponent? The once-glorious Patrick Teixeira (34-4, 25 KOs) from Brazil, who’ll be battling in the 10-round main event at the always flashy Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Co-starring in this dramatic spectacle is the featherweight face-off where Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington (11-0, 7 KOs) is set to tango with Brayan “La Roca” De Gracia (29-3-1, 25 KOs). De Gracia, the substitute scrambler, is stepping in for Jose Enrique Vivas—apparently, visa issues are tougher opponents than some fighters.
Catch this thrilling saga live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at the very reasonable hour of 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT. For those across the pond, Sky Sports will be your knight in shining armor, showcasing the event in the U.K. and Ireland.
For those who adore prelims, the ESPN+-streamed undercard begins at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. This includes Tiger Johnson (12-0, 6 KOs) in a junior welterweight clash, and Jahi Tucker (10-1-1, 5 KOs) throwing punches at Quincy LaVallais (17-4-1, 12 KOs) at middleweight. Also, watch Nisa Rodriguez (1-0), the Golden Gloves champ and NYPD hero, as she steps into her second pro bout against Jordanne Garcia (4-3-3) in what promises to be a four-round middleweight scuffle.
Promoted by Top Rank, grab your tickets at Ticketmaster.com and witness this boxing bonanza firsthand. Because nothing says “weekend plans” like watching people punch each other for sport, right?
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, June 8
- Venue: The Theater at Madison Square Garden
- Start Times:
- USA: 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT (Main Card), 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT (Undercard)
- UK: 4 a.m. BST (Main Card), 12:30 a.m. BST (Undercard)
- Streaming: ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ (USA), Sky Sports (UK)
Saturday, June 8
ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ (11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT)Xander Zayas vs. Patrick Teixeira, 10 Rounds, NABF & NABO Junior Middleweight Titles
Bruce Carrington vs. Brayan De Gracia, 10 rounds, featherweights
ESPN+ (7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT)T
iger Johnson vs. Tarik Zaina, 8 rounds, junior welterweights
Andy Dominguez vs. Cristopher Rios, 8 rounds, flyweight
Jahi Tucker vs. Quincy LaVallais, 8 rounds, middleweight
Ofacio Falcon vs. Antonio Dunton El Jr., 6 rounds, junior lightweights
Ali Feliz vs. Lemir Isom-Riley, 4 rounds, heavyweights
Nisa Rodriguez vs. Jordanne Garcia, 4 rounds, middleweights
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