The titans of the UFC are about to step into boxing promotion as part of their new mega billions of dollars streaming deal and boxing is included.
They did their first event recently for Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford and it was a huge hit.
Crawford winning on points in a huge fight.
Now it has been confirmed they will do their first big event in boxing after that on January 23rd 2026 on Paramount.
More details to be confirmed.
Welcome to the big leagues of professional boxing, UFC.
Great times ahead for the entire sport, with a lot less snake oil salesmen in the boxing industry as well at the moment and ahead of the first event next month.
So long to them. They won’t be and are already not missed.
Zuffa Boxing 1st Event In 2026
Here’s some facts on the above on what we know:
Zuffa Boxing, the new TKO-backed promotion led by Dana White, is set to debut its first event on January 23, 2026, streaming live on Paramount+.
The event is scheduled in Las Vegas with the venue still to be announced, positioned as a high-stakes combat sports prelude to UFC 324 the following night.
As part of a broader 12-event deal with Paramount+ for 2026, this launch marks the platform’s re-entry into boxing after Showtime’s departure.
TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro confirmed the plans during a December 9, 2025, investor call, emphasizing no financial risk to TKO due to Saudi funding.
The card details, including fights and main event, remain under wraps, but Zuffa is aggressively signing prospects and contenders to build its roster.
Roll on.
There is much Zuffa and TKO can do for fighters and the sport.
