Dana White’s new Zuffa Boxing league has introduced its first standalone occasion. It takes place on January 23, 2026, on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which is operated and owned by TKO Group Holdings.
The occasion will stream stay on Paramount+, beneath the newly acquired Paramount+ media rights. It’s scheduled in the future earlier than UFC 324, which can also be the promotion’s first numbered card of 2026, and the primary on the brand new streaming platform. Followers, nonetheless, weren’t impressed with the small-scale opening of the Zuffa Boxing league.
Many questioned how the promotion might select to carry the occasion on the UFC Apex, which has restricted seating capability and is usually used for battle nights and weigh-ins.
Though the date and venue are finalized, no fighters have been formally introduced up to now who can be part of this card. Just a few of the potential names are Callum Walsh, Jose Valenzuela, Radzhab Butaev, Justin Viloria, Misael Uziel Rodriguez, and Vito Mielnicki Jr., amongst others.
Rival promoters have already criticized Dana White and TKO government Nick Khan for not placing sufficient effort into Zuffa Boxing’s debut card.
Zuffa boxing plans to conduct round 12 occasions yearly on Paramount+ and a pair, or extra, superfights per 12 months.
Followers not pleased with Zuffa Boxing’s debut on the UFC Apex
Senior Reporter at MMA Preventing, Damon Martin, broke the information about Zuffa Boxing’s debut card. Martin posted on X:
“Zuffa Boxing formally has its debut card scheduled on Jan. 23 with the occasion being held on the UFC APEX, per the Nevada Athletic Fee. The cardboard can be broadcast on Paramount+. #UFC #Boxing”
Netizens had been dissatisfied after noting that Zuffa Boxing’s opening act can be held on the UFC Apex. A number of of them critiqued the selection of venue and voiced frustration on X, posting:
“Debuting on the Apex actually units a sure type of tone.”
“Child, we’re gonna make you a star. You’ll be combating in Las Vegas! Whispers (in a warehouse…)”
“Useless on arrival lol”
“Can’t wait to not watch this and by no means watch it”
Take a look at a few of the reactions under:
