Xander Zayas secured a ninth-round TKO victory over Slawa Spomer at Madison Square Garden in New York. Zayas, maintaining his undefeated record, showcased his dominance particularly in the ninth round, where he landed a significant left hook to the body that severely compromised Spomer, leading to the referee stopping the fight. This win keeps Zayas in prime position for a potential world title shot in 2025.