Ireland's Callum Walsh started Zuffa Boxing with a points victory over Carlos Ocampo in Las Vegas. The 24-year-old, now 16-0, won a wide decision (98-90, 98-90, 97-91) but lacked a knockout on a low-key opening night. Walsh, formerly on UFC Fight Pass, struggled to put away the resilient Mexican.

The event at the Meta Apex was an intimate, invite-only affair. UFC President Dana White, WWE's Nick Khan, and Zuffa's Tom Loeffler were in attendance, signaling the promotion's serious intent. While the atmosphere was subdued, the fight card moved quickly with competitive bouts and bonuses of £37,000, hinting at a UFC-style approach.

Zuffa Boxing plans to expand beyond the Meta Apex and aims to crown its own champions once the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act passes. With top signings like Jai Opetaia, the promotion is poised to disrupt boxing's landscape, leveraging the UFC and WWE's business model to rejuvenate the sport.