Xander Zayas vs Ronald Cruz Odds, Prediction & How to Watch (Zayas Takes Care of Business at MSG)

On June 10, as part of the undercard of the Taylor vs Lopez fight, Xander Zayas and Ronald Cruz will face off at MSG's Hulu Theater. This Super Welterweight contest will be a 10-round bout.

Xander Zayas vs Ronald Cruz Fight Info, Broadcast & Start Time

Xander Zayas (15-0, 10 KOs) vs. Ronald Cruz (18-2-1, 12 KOs)
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Fight Time: PPV Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET
Venue: Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV

Zayas comes into this fight undefeated and this will be the fourth time he has fought at Madison Square Garden in his last five fights. Cruz hasn't fought much of late, only putting on the gloves three times in the last three years.

What Time is Xander Zayas vs Ronald Cruz?

The Xander Zayas vs Ronald Cruz PPV fight card will begin at 10 p.m. ET. Ringwalks will depend on how long the earlier fights go, but the estimated start time is around 10:30 p.m. ET.

Zayas vs Cruz Tale of the Tape

Zayas vs Cruz Odds & Betting Info

All boxing odds, lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline:
- Xander Zayas: (-2400)
- Ronald Cruz: (+1120)
- Draw: (+2600)

Method of Victory:
- Xander Zayas by KO/TKO: (-310)
- Xander Zayas by Points or Decision: (+330)
- Ronald Cruz by KO/TKO: (+1600)
- Ronald Cruz by Points or Decision: (+2600)

Zayas comes in here as the heavy favorite according to the oddsmakers at FanDuel Sportsbook. He has the more impressive resume and is in much better form coming into this bout. It's really no surprise to see him as the clear favorite here.

Zayas vs Cruz Prediction & Best Bet

Native Puerto Rican Zayas comes to NYC ready to fight on the biggest stage on the eve of the city’s Puerto Rican Day parade. He’s excited for the support he will receive in the arena and the undefeated fighter believes this will help him maintain that distinction, as do I.

That being said, Zayas is no stranger to MSG. He won three of his last four fights in NYC in December 2022, August 2022 and March 2022. He is the heavy favorite in this undercard bout over Cruz, who himself has not stepped inside the ring since August 2022. In total, Cruz has only fought three times since the start of 2020. 

There is value in betting Zaya as a huge moneyline favorite, but his recent form suggests he could finish this one early after winning three of his last five fights by knockout in Round 5 or earlier. We can get Zayas to win in Rounds 5-6 for more than 3/1 odds, and that’s where we will land. I don’t expect Cruz to go down immediately, but going the distance doesn’t seem like something Zayas is keen on allowing to happen of late. 

Bet: Zayas to Win in Round 5-6 (+320)

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