Record-Breaking Broadcast Agreement Paramount has made a huge bet on Dana White’s new venture, Zuffa Boxing, signing a five-year exclusive broadcast deal reportedly worth $100 million per year. The deal, inked even before the promotion’s first event, covers 12 to 13 events annually, averaging roughly one per month. With the first three events already scheduled in as many weeks, the deal breaks down to about $7.7 million per event, an extraordinary sum for a brand-new boxing promotion. While high-level deals like Matchroom Boxing’s $1 billion agreement with DAZN are well-known, it’s rare for an untested promotion to secure this level…
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A Historic Event for Male and Female Boxers Liverpool made history last September by hosting the inaugural World Boxing Championships, bringing together elite male and female fighters in 10 weight classes. For the first time, Olympic-style boxing crowned world champions for both genders at the same event. The competition, organized by the newly formed World Boxing federation, was designed to address concerns over governance, integrity, and financial management in the sport, with hopes of gaining IOC recognition for future Olympic events. Over 8,000 tickets were sold, with more than half purchased by visitors from outside the Liverpool City Region. Analysis…
KSI, the 32-year-old British YouTube star and entrepreneur, recently made headlines after his estimated earnings were accidentally revealed during an episode of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show. Known off-screen as Olajide Olatunji, he has amassed around 75 million followers across social media, making him one of the UK’s most influential online creators. From his early FIFA 12 “Race to Division One” series, hailed as a “masterpiece” by fans, KSI has grown into a multi-faceted figure. He now has 17 million subscribers on his main YouTube channel, co-founded Misfits Boxing, and co-owns brands including Prime Hydration and Lunchly. YouTube Earnings Revealed During…
Ireland’s Callum Walsh opened a new chapter in US boxing with a points victory over Carlos Ocampo on Friday night, headlining the debut event of Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing in Las Vegas. It wasn’t a night of fireworks, but it marked the quiet beginning of a promotion that could reshape how boxing operates in America. A Measured Start in the Ring Walsh was expected to deliver a statement knockout, but Ocampo proved durable and awkward, refusing to fold over 10 rounds. The Cork fighter controlled much of the bout with a consistent left hook, though he struggled to find a…
A Fresh Start After ESPN After leaving her role on ESPN’s First Take in the fall of 2025, Molly Qerim has quickly moved on to a new opportunity. On Thursday, she was announced as the host of Zuffa Boxing on Paramount+, marking her first on-air role since departing the network. Qerim shared a heartfelt farewell to First Take on social media in September, reflecting on the “lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, and the chance to be part of something truly special” during her time on the show. Reuniting With Familiar Faces The new role will see Qerim working alongside former First…
Support for the New Wave of Fighters Boxing legend “Prince” Naseem Hamed has voiced support for fighters emerging from unconventional backgrounds, including influencers like Jake Paul. Speaking on Jake Humphrey’s High Performance podcast, the Sheffield-born former champion said he is “happy” to see these athletes making a living in the sport. Hamed explained, “I don’t mind people making money through the sport of boxing. If they can train and they come from a YouTube background or any background or they’ve got a name, it’s a numbers game.” Jake Paul’s High-Profile Matches Paul, the YouTube star turned professional boxer, recently faced…
This Friday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Callum Walsh steps into the spotlight as the face of a bold new chapter in combat sports. The 24-year-old Irish light-middleweight will headline the first-ever event staged by Zuffa Boxing, the long-rumoured boxing venture backed by UFC president Dana White and Saudi investment. For Walsh, the moment feels less like a gamble and more like a natural next step. Dana White’s First Boxing Standard-Bearer Walsh’s rise has unfolded largely within the UFC ecosystem. He has fought most of his professional bouts on UFC Fight Pass, often with White personally backing him,…
It’s hard to imagine now, but this year marks 50 years since Rocky first landed in cinemas and changed the way boxing — and underdogs everywhere — were seen on screen. Released in November 1976, the low-budget film written by and starring an unknown Sylvester Stallone went on to become one of the most loved sports movies of all time. A Movie That Inspired Real Fighters For many fans, Rocky isn’t just another boxing film — it’s the boxing film. More than Raging Bull, Fat City or Requiem for a Heavyweight, it captured the heart of the sport and the…
The boxing world is buzzing as Tyson Fury gears up for a return to the ring, just months after shocking fans with a brief retirement announcement. At 38, the ‘Gypsy King’ has been spotted training hard in Thailand and appears determined to make 2026 a big year for himself and his fans. Fury Back in Action Fury stunned the sport when he announced his retirement following a second close loss to Oleksandr Usyk last January. Yet six months later, he reversed course, signaling his desire to fight again. Recently, he has been training alongside Kevin Lerena and targeting a potential…
Dana White is stepping into boxing with the launch of Zuffa Boxing, but fans are split on excitement after the full fight card was announced. While the promotion promises competitive match-ups, many feel the lineup lacks star power for its debut. Main and Co-Main Bouts Highlight Rising Talent The main event will see Callum Walsh face former world title contender Carlos Ocampo, a 30-year-old Mexican with a 38-3 record and 26 knockouts. Walsh, a long-term project of White and Tom Loeffler, is taking a significant step up in class for this bout. The co-main event features unbeaten prospects Misael Rodriguez…