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Opetaia Cruises to Inaugural Zuffa Cruiserweight Crown in Las Vegas
Jai Opetaia defeated Brandon Glanton by unanimous decision (119-106 on all cards) over 12 rounds to claim the inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight title in Las Vegas, moving to 30-0 while Glanton falls to 21-4. The undercard saw Ricardo Salas stop Jesus Saracho in eight rounds; Pablo Rubio Jr. UD Adan Palma (Rubio improves to 15-0, Palma to 14-1); Vlad Panin stop Shinard Bunch in the ninth; Joshua Juarez UD Jardae Anderson; a six-round draw between Jaycob Ramos and Ethan Perez; a six-round draw between Brady Ochoa and Adrian Serrano; and Emiliano Alvarado remain undefeated with a UD over Erick Rosado (59-54 on all cards).
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WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios defends his belt against Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas on Feb. 21 at the T-Mobile Arena, live on DAZN PPV, headlining a card that also features three world-title fights. The undercard includes Hitchins-Duarte (IBF super-lightweight), Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka (WBA), Frank Martin vs Nahir Albright, and Bektemir Melikuziev vs Sena Agbeko. Prelims start 3:00 PM PT, main card 5:00 PM PT with the main event around 9:00 PM PT; PPV pricing is US $69.99 or $99.99 for a bundle, plus DAZN Ultimate Tier options.
Conor Benn Lands $15 Million Payday With Zuffa Boxing
Boxing star Conor Benn is reported to have signed a one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing worth about $15 million, one of the sport’s largest purses outside a world title, signaling strong investment as Zuffa expands into boxing; Benn will be free to pursue other options after this bout.
Kelly Upsets Murtazaliev to Claim IBF 154lb Crown in Newcastle
Josh Kelly survived a back-and-forth 12-round battle, dropping Bakhram Murtazaliev in the fourth and weathering a late surge to win a majority decision (113-113, 115-111, 114-113) and claim the IBF junior middleweight title at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, improving to 18-1-1 and positioning himself as a top contender in the 154-pound division.
López vs Stevenson: Route to Pound-for-Pound Glory at MSG
Teófimo López and Shakur Stevenson collide at Madison Square Garden for the 140-pound WBO belt and a shot at US boxing supremacy. López (22-1, 13 KOs) defends the WBO/lineal title against Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs), who is moving up to a fourth weight class in a bid for major victory and pound-for-pound recognition. The sold-out showdown pits López’s explosive, unpredictable power against Stevenson’s precise, controlled fighting style, with López likely targeting the body and Stevenson looking to neutralize López’s pace. Both carry multi-division laurels and deep local ties (Brooklyn vs Newark), making this a high-stakes, marquee clash that could redefine American boxing hierarchy.
Zuffa Boxing Debuts Jan 23 with Walsh-Ocampo Headliner at UFC APEX
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The Potential Rematch: Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou - A Clash of Titans
Former two-division champion Billy Joe Saunders believes that Tyson Fury was not at his best during his crossover boxing match against Francis Ngannou. While Fury won by split decision, Saunders thinks that if Fury had been even a fraction of himself, Ngannou wouldn't have stood a chance. Saunders attributes Fury's performance to a lack of focus and underestimating his opponent. Despite Ngannou's strong showing, a rematch between Fury and Ngannou is not currently on the table, as Fury is set to face Oleksandr Usyk next in a heavyweight title fight scheduled for February.
Tyson Fury's Close Call Against Francis Ngannou Raises Concerns
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn criticizes Tyson Fury's performance against Francis Ngannou, stating that both fighters looked inexperienced. Despite being the heavy favorite, Fury was knocked down by Ngannou in the third round. Hearn suggests that Ngannou deserves a rematch with Fury, but also proposes that his fighter Anthony Joshua could face either Fury or Ngannou. Hearn believes the outcome of the fight has created chaos in the boxing world.
Terence Crawford Dominates Errol Spence Jr. in Undisputed Welterweight Showdown
Terence Crawford dominated Errol Spence Jr. in their highly anticipated welterweight championship fight, becoming the first undisputed champion of the four-belt era. Crawford's masterclass performance solidified his status as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, leaving no need for a rematch. Spence should now pursue his legacy in the 154-pound division. Isaac Cruz's split decision win sets up potential fights with Gervonta Davis or for a world title. Nonito Donaire's future in boxing is uncertain after a dominant loss, and Yoenis Tellez scored a big win by taking a risky fight on short notice.
Jaron Ennis Sends Warning to Spence Jr. and Crawford After Dominant Victory
After his impressive victory, Jaron Ennis expressed his desire to face the winner of the upcoming welterweight championship bout between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford. Ennis acknowledged the potential rematch clause in their contract and mentioned potential opponents like Eimantas Stanionis, Keith Thurman, Yordenis Ugas, and Vergil Ortiz if the champions remain occupied with each other. Ennis, the interim IBF welterweight champion, is eager to make these fights happen and aims to step into the ring one more time before the end of the year.
Eddie Hearn Eyes Berlanga vs. Golovkin Showdown as DAZN Investment Opportunity
Eddie Hearn wants Gennadiy Golovkin to be the next opponent for Edgar Berlanga, following his victory over Jason Quigley. Hearn needs a big name to help sellout the big room at Madison Square Garden for Berlanga’s fight on DAZN, and he sees Golovkin as ideal for that purpose. Berlanga needs wins over notable opposition to motivate Canelo Alvarez to fight him in 2024. However, Berlanga has looked poor in his previous fights, and Golovkin is still dangerous.