The 21-year-old Zayas quickly imposed his terms in the ring, drove the Brazilian to defense and methodically executed his combinations. Towards the end of the fight, the Puerto Rican accelerated in an effort to win as quickly as possible, but Teixeira eventually held on the whole distance.
Another professional victory in New York was also won by welterweight boxer Bruce Carrington (12-0, 8 KOs). "Shu Shu" defeated Brayan De Gracia (29-4-1, 25 KOs) by technical knockout in the fourth round.