Ireland’s Callum Walsh beat Carlos Ocampo on points on the opening night of Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing in Las Vegas on Friday. Walsh, now 16-0, controlled the fight over 10 rounds, despite a sixth-round knockdown that seemed more like a slip than a real knockdown. All three judges scored the fight decisively in his favour: 98-90, 98-90, and 97-91.
The event, held at the Meta Apex, was a VIP-only opening for White’s new boxing promotion, which aims to operate similarly to the UFC. Notable figures at ringside included UFC president Hunter Campbell, WWE president Nick Khan, promoter Tom Loeffler, and stars like Nate Diaz and Alex Pereira.
Zuffa Boxing plans to give fighters competitive opportunities without fear of being cut, promising to showcase exciting matches while building its own champions. Walsh’s victory marks a strong start for both him and the fledgling promotion.
