Puerto Rican Star Xander Zayas Set for Saturday’s Hometown Unification Battle against Abass Baraou

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 29, 2026) — Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas has waited nearly six years for a homecoming. He returns as a world champion on the cusp of making history. 

WBO junior middleweight world champion Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) will square off against WBA king Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs) this Saturday, Jan. 31, at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan.

WOW – Women Of Wrestling Episode 417 Preview Clip and Image

“Class is in Session” The IQ Superior Samantha Smart gives WOW fans her unfiltered perspective and you won’t want to miss what she exposes! Adrenaline junkie and nature lover Scout Parker is set to take on the carefree Spring Breaker, Sandy Shore. And after missing the Dojo Defenders’ recent Championship opportunity, Kara Kai returns to join Tara Strike in pursuit of redemption and the WOW World Tag Team Titles against five-time Champions Miami’s Sweet Heat:

MVP Signs Six High-Profile Fighters

NEW YORK, NY – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the signings of WBC featherweight world champion at 126lbs Tiara Brown (20-0, 11 KOs), US Olympic medalist and IBF super welterweight champion at 154lbs Oshae Jones (9-0, 3 KOs), undefeated Brazilian boxer and influencer Jully Poca, Puerto Rican-American and WBA #1 super flyweight contender at 115lbs LeAnna Cruz