Ultimate Fighting Championship (CEO) Dana White hopped on his Instagram account earlier today (Tues., Feb. 10, 2026) to announce that Zuffa Boxing has locked down its first ever title fight, which is set
to go down on Sunday March 8, 2026 inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Taking part in the historic bout will be none other than the boxing promotion’s biggest signing to date as Jai Opetaia (23-0) will face Brandon Glanton (21-3) for the company’s inaugural Cruiserweight championship in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 4.
Opetaia signed with Zuffa Boxing at the beginning of the year, a move that shocked the boxing world because other than Callum Walsh, Dana White and Co., hadn’t really announced any major signings. Opetaia is still the current IBF and The Ring Cruiserweight champion and is hoping to become undisputed at some point. That means he would have to get through Gilberto Ramirez — who holds the WBO and WBA title holder, and Norair Mikaeljan, who is the current WBC title holder.
As for Glanton, he is pretty much at journeymen at this point who has yet to hold a world title. He is 4-1 over his last five outings but now has a big opportunity ahead of him to shock the combat world with an upset win over Opetaia, who has won his last five fights via knockout.
The first-ever title fight for Zuffa is a important step for the promotion’s future as the first two events have faced harsh criticism from fans and fighters alike in particular one legend in Oscar de la Hoya, who has wasted zero time in mocking the company’s lackluster cards. Of course, the promotion is still waiting to if The Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act (details here) is approved by Congress. If so, Zuffa Boxing will have the full power to create its own rankings, titles and roster.
Will this be the early redemption event for Zuffa Boxing?
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