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Zuffa Boxing 02: Valenzuela vs. Torres Showdown in Vegas

1/28/2026

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Summary

Valenzuela Faces Torres

Zuffa Boxing hosts its second event, Zuffa Boxing 02, February 1 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, airing on Paramount+.
The main event pairs Jose Valenzuela (boxer), 14-3 with 9 KOs, against Diego Torres (boxer), 22-1 with 19 KOs.
Valenzuela is favored at -600 and Torres is the underdog at +400.
Serhii Bohachuk and Oleksandr Gvozdyk appear.
Prelims begin at 6 p.m. ET, with main card at 9 p.m. ET.

Summary

White Launches Boxing

Dana White launched Zuffa Boxing, sparking discussions among fight promoters.
Roy Englebrecht, a veteran promoter, praised the initiative and compared it to Top Rank and Golden Boy.
Englebrecht said White plans to hire experienced staff and stage events in smaller venues.
He believes Zuffa Boxing will invigorate the boxing scene by creating more opportunities for young fighters.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, following the high-profile boxing match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr., Dana White announced plans for Zuffa Boxing, aiming to reform boxing's promotional landscape. By 2018, Zuffa generated over $1 billion in revenue, reflecting the UFC's growing influence. The recent Las Vegas event underscores a trend of MMA organizations entering boxing, potentially reshaping the industry and enhancing opportunities for new talent.

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Valenzuela Faces Torres

Zuffa Boxing hosts its second event, Zuffa Boxing 02, February 1 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, airing on Paramount+.
The main event pairs Jose Valenzuela (boxer), 14-3 with 9 KOs, against Diego Torres (boxer), 22-1 with 19 KOs.
Valenzuela is favored at -600 and Torres is the underdog at +400.
Serhii Bohachuk and Oleksandr Gvozdyk appear.
Prelims begin at 6 p.m. ET, with main card at 9 p.m. ET.

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