Xander Zayas vs. Jorge Garcia Perez set to fight for WBO title

Xander Zayas (21-0, 13 KOs) is set to fight Jorge Garcia Perez (33-4, 26 KOs) for WBO World super-welterweight title.

Title became vacant after Sebastian Fundora (22-1-1, 14 KOs) decided to not defend it against Zayas and instead opted to fight Tim Tszyu (25-2, 18 KOs).

Promotions of Zayas and Garcia Perez reached deal for the fight.

“The WBO confirms that Top Rank, Golden Boy, and Zanfer Promotions have reached an agreement for the subject matter bout,” WBO president Gustavo Olivieri informed. “Official fight date & venue to be announced.”