Insider reveals first fighters set to compete under Zuffa Boxing banner

The first wave of fighters signed to Zuffa Boxing — the new joint boxing promotion from TKO and Sela, headed by UFC president Dana White, Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority chief Turki Alalshikh, WWE president Nick Khan and Dr. Rakan Alharthi — has reportedly been revealed.

According to insider Dan Rafael, the Zuffa Boxing stable already includes:

– former WBA world champion at super lightweight Jose Valenzuela;

– former WBA “regular” welterweight champion Radzhab Butaev;

– Justin Viloria (super featherweight);

– Eridson Garcia (lightweight);

– Vito Mielnicki Jr. (middleweight);

– Misael Rodriguez (super middleweight).

The debut Zuffa Boxing event is scheduled to take place on 23 January 2026.