Zuffa Boxing
Zuffa Boxing is looking to make another big splash in the boxing world.
Last week, the new boxing organization, headed by UFC CEO Dana White and WWE President Khan, signed the top 10 pound-for-pound fighter, Jai Opetaia.
In a recent interview with TalkSport, Oleksandr Usyk’s team director, Sergey Lapin, revealed that they were in talks with White and Zuffa Boxing.
“There is contact, there is dialogue, and interest exists [from Dana White and Zuffa Boxing],” Lapin told talkSPORT Bet.
“Details aren’t for the public right now. Let’s say a few doors are open, and if format, numbers, and timing align, the market could see a move nobody expects.”
During Wednesday’s Zuffa Boxing 01 press conference, White confirmed they were in talks with Usyk, and are looking to sign the best boxers in the world.
@jzosports Dana White confirms he’s in talks with Oleksandr Usyk to sign with Zuffa Boxing
“We’re talking to everybody we think are the most talented people in the world or have the potential to be the most talented people in the world.”
“We’re looking to sign anyone who we think potentially can be the best in the world or is the best in the world.”
On Friday night, Zuffa Boxing will air its first-ever boxing card, which will feature a main event of Callum Walsh vs Carlos Ocampo, and will air live on Paramount +.
@jzosports Callum Walsh vs Carlos Ocampo Zuffa Boxing 01 faceoff #callumwalsh #carlosocampi #zuffaboxing