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Callum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo: Preview, storylines

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated Jan 19, 2026 10:57 AM ET

Boxing doesn’t usually do quiet launches—but this one is intentionally controlled. No massive arena, no bloated fight slate, no fragmented distribution across multiple platforms. Instead, the sport’s newest promotion is debuting with a streamlined card, a familiar venue, and a single streaming home. It’s a measured rollout designed to show what a modern, broadcast-first boxing product can look like when presentation and pacing are prioritized.

That debut arrives Friday night as Zuffa Boxing officially enters the boxing space on Paramount+, live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card marks Dana White’s first boxing promotion under the Zuffa banner and lands during UFC 324 fight week, adding another layer of visibility to the launch. Headlining the show is Callum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo, the matchup chosen to introduce Zuffa’s boxing blueprint to a national audience.

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Callum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo: Date, Time and How to Watch

Zuffa Boxing Z01 streams live on Friday, January 23, 2026.

The event is listed exclusively on Paramount+ programming for January 23.

Main card start: 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT
Prelims start: 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT
Platform: Paramount+ (exclusive)
Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

The Walsh–Ocampo bout headlines the main card and serves as the official launch point for Zuffa Boxing’s partnership with Paramount+.

Updated Full Fight Card — Zuffa Boxing Z01

Main Card (9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT)

Main event (middleweight, 10 rounds): Callum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo
Co-feature (middleweight, 10 rounds): Misael Rodriguez vs. Austin Deanda
Main card opener (welterweight, 10 rounds): Julian Rodriguez vs. Cain Sandoval

Preliminary Card (6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT)

Featherweight (10 rounds): Omar Trinidad vs. Max Ornelas
Bantamweight (8 rounds): Floyd Diaz vs. Guillermo Gutierrez
Bantamweight (6 rounds): Emiliano Cardenas vs. Marcus Harris
Lightweight (6 rounds): Robert Meriwether III vs. Cesar Correa
Lightweight (6 rounds): Troy Nash vs. Jaycob Ramos

*Card may be subject to change

The Bottom Line

Zuffa Boxing Z01 represents more than a simple launch—it’s a calculated opening move in what has become a major weekend for Dana White and the broader UFC ecosystem. With UFC 324 anchoring the fight calendar and Zuffa Boxing debuting simultaneously on Paramount+, the spotlight is firmly fixed on execution across both brands. If the execution matches the moment, this weekend could define how Dana White’s influence now stretches seamlessly across both MMA and boxing.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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