On Saturday, July 26, the Theater at Madison Square Garden will host one of this summer’s most anticipated fights: Xander Zayas vs Jorge Fortea Garcia for the interim WBO super welterweight championship. Zayas, the 22-year-old Puerto Rican rising star with an undefeated record of 21-0 (13 KOs), signed with Top Rank at just 16 and has developed a sharp, clinical style. Though still waiting for a marquee win, he’s built a strong reputation with five knockouts in his last five appearances at the same venue. He now stands at the top of the WBO rankings at 154 lbs. Across from him will be Mexico’s seasoned and dangerous Jorge Garcia (33-4, 26 KOs), known for his rangy offense and body attack. Nicknamed “The Octopus” for his unorthodox reach and timing, Garcia shocked the boxing world earlier this year by upsetting Charles Conwell — and now he’s coming to spoil the party. With the title left vacant after Sebastian Fundora pursued other opportunities, this bout could shape the division’s immediate future. Expect a cerebral, technical early phase with a growing intensity as Garcia applies pressure and Zayas looks to stay sharp and efficient. For Zayas, it’s the opportunity to crown himself as Puerto Rico’s next boxing icon; for Garcia, it’s a high-stakes moment to silence the hype and make his mark.

Full Fight Card – July 26 @ Madison Square Garden Theater

Beyond the headliner, the night promises a stacked undercard full of talent and potential breakout performances. In the co-main event, Bruce Carrington takes on Mateus Heita over 12 rounds for the WBC interim featherweight title — a pivotal clash in the division. For a deeper dive into that fight, read the full preview here. The action continues with Emiliano Vargas, son of Fernando Vargas, facing Alexander Espinoza in an eight-round super lightweight bout. Rising Dominican talent Rohan Polanco goes toe-to-toe with Quinton Randall in a 10-round welterweight contest, while the featherweight division features Yan Carlos Santana vs Aaron Alameda, also set for 10 rounds. Making his pro debut, Julius Ballo meets Brandan Ayala in a four-rounder. The card also includes preliminary bouts such as Juanmita Lopez De Jesus vs Jorge Gonzalez-Sanchez at super flyweight. The event will be broadcast live in the U.S. on ESPN and ESPN+, with the main card starting at 9:00 PM ET (3:00 AM CET). European broadcast details are expected soon, with streaming likely available via ESPN+ or DAZN.