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Zuffa Boxing Launches With Walsh Decision Win as White Vows to Fix Early Stumbles

Dana White says the debut needs improvement after a low-energy, glitch-plagued launch.

Overview

  • Callum Walsh defeated Carlos Ocampo by unanimous decision (98-90, 98-90, 97-91) in the main event, with a debated sixth-round knockdown ruled for Ocampo and a ninth-round point deduction against him for a low blow.
  • The event took place at the Meta Apex before a small, invite-only crowd, drawing critiques for a flat atmosphere and international streaming problems on Paramount+ caused by a copyright issue.
  • White said he was not fully pleased with the first show and stressed that Zuffa Boxing has a lot of work to do to reach his standards over the coming year.
  • Plans include expanding seating at the Meta Apex to roughly 1,100 by May as the promotion refines production, pacing and presentation.
  • Roster building continues: cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia is signed, while Eddie Hearn said he matched a Zuffa offer to keep Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez with Matchroom.