Las Vegas, NV (January 24th, 2026) — The much-anticipated debut of Zuffa Boxing took center stage on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the newly christened Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The event, broadcasted on Paramount+, marked a significant milestone in the boxing world as it showcased a thrilling lineup of matches, headlined by the undefeated Irish sensation Callum Walsh.
In the main event, Callum Walsh extended his unblemished record to 16-0 with a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over the seasoned veteran Carlos Ocampo. The judges’ scorecards read 98-90, 98-90, and 97-91 in favor of Walsh, who demonstrated exceptional control over the distance throughout the bout. Despite a dramatic moment in the sixth round where a powerful shot from Ocampo caused Walsh’s glove to touch the canvas, resulting in a ruled knockdown, Walsh maintained his composure and dominance.
The bout took a turn in the ninth round when Ocampo was penalized with a point deduction for repeated low blows. This setback further solidified Walsh’s path to victory, as he continued to outmaneuver and outclass his opponent.
In another highlight of the evening, Misael Rodríguez Olivas secured a impressive TKO victory over Austin Deanda. The doctor was forced to stop the fight due to the sustained damage inflicted by Rodríguez, who showcased his relentless power and precision.
The full card results are as follows:
- Middleweight: Callum Walsh def. Carlos Ocampo by Unanimous Decision (98-90, 98-90, 97-91)
- Middleweight: Misael Rodriguez def. Austin Deanda by TKO (doctor stoppage, Round 4)
- Welterweight: Julian Rodriguez def. Cain Sandoval by Unanimous Decision (99-91, 99-91, 98-92)
- Featherweight: Omar Trinidad def. Max Ornelas by TKO (shoulder injury, Round 10)
- Bantamweight: Floyd Diaz def. Guillermo Gutierrez by Unanimous Decision (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
- Bantamweight: Emiliano Cardenas def. Marcus Harris by Unanimous Decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56)
- Lightweight: Robert Meriwether III def. Cesar Correa by Unanimous Decision (60-54, 60-54, 59-55)
- Lightweight: Troy Nash def. by Unanimous Decision (59-55, 59-55, 58-56)
The inaugural Zuffa Boxing event set a high bar for future installments, delivering a night of intense action and memorable performances. Fans eagerly await the next chapter in this exciting new venture.
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