LAS VEGAS — Zuffa Boxing was created to spotlight the next generation of stars, and on Friday night, Callum Walsh looked every bit the part. The unbeaten
Dana White's new promotion, Zuffa Boxing, officially launched Friday night with Callum Walsh and Carlos Ocampo in the main event. This inaugural event,
Callum Walsh was entrusted with a potentially monumental headlining slot in Las Vegas tonight, and while he got the win it’s not clear if he truly delivered.
Callum Walsh secured a unanimous decision win against Carlos Ocampo in Zuffa Boxing’s first event: 98-90, 98-90, 97-91. The 24-year-old Walsh returned to the 160-pound middleweight division following a career-best performance last September.
LAS VEGAS — From the moment Callum Walsh emerged as one of boxing’s most marketable young prospects, he looked like a natural fit for Zuffa Boxing. This Friday night, the Irish southpaw officially becomes the face of the company’s launch.
Dana White will start his Zuffa Boxing adventure on Friday night with the promotion's inaugural event. Taking place in Las Vegas, Irishman Callum Walsh (15-0, 11 KOs) takes on Mexican fighter Carlos Ocampo (38-3, 26 KOs).
Callum Walsh (15-0, 11 KOs) will soon take on Carlos Ocampo (38-3, 26 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight contest. Their bout headlines a Zuffa Boxing card at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, NV.
Callum Walsh headlines the launch of Zuffa Boxing on January 23 against Carlos Ocampo, as we preview the upcoming fight. The bout is the first under Zuffa’s broadcast deal with Paramount+ from the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
The upcoming middleweight bout between Callum Walsh and Carlos Ocampo is a compelling matchup that blends rising stardom as well as experience. It also represents the first ever Zuffa Boxing main event.
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.
Dana White has announced Zuffa Boxing’s first main event, confirming that Callum Walsh will face Carlos Ocampo on January 23 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card will stream exclusively on Paramount+, as part of Zuffa’s broadcast deal with the platform.
The Zuffa Boxing era will kick off on January 23 in Las Vegas when undefeated Irish junior middleweight prospect Callum Walsh (15-0, 11 KOs) faces Carlos Ocampo (38-3, 26 KOs) in the main event at the UFC Apex.
Junior middleweight Callum Walsh will make his second appearance of the year on June 21, returning to the ring at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, CA.
Callum Walsh is widely considered as one of the fastest rising stars in boxing. At the age of 24, he already boasts an impressive 13-0-0 record with 11 knockouts.
Callum Walsh has been a sensation throughout his early career in boxing and added another sensational knockout to his record on Sunday night. Early into his life in the ring, the 24-year-old has displayed some devastating power in his hands.