Zuffa Boxing 10 Set For Historic Ireland Debut
August 8th, 3Arena In Dublin!
(June 2nd) Zuffa Boxing, the boxing promotion will make history on Saturday, August 8, 2026, when it stages Zuffa Boxing 10 at the iconic 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. The event will mark the promotion's first-ever card in Ireland and its second event held outside of the United States.
The milestone show comes on the heels of Zuffa Boxing's growing international expansion, following Zuffa Boxing 07, which takes place this Saturday, June 6th, at the Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth, England, headlined by former WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith against Canadian contender Ryan Rozicki in a scheduled 10-round main event.
While no bouts have been officially announced for Zuffa Boxing 10, strong rumors indicate that two Irish-born rising stars could be featured prominently on the card.
Among the names being discussed is unbeaten middleweight contender Callum "King" Walsh, 16-0, 11Ko’s, the Cork, Ireland native who now fights out of Ventura, California. Walsh has emerged as one of Ireland's brightest young talents and has become a fan favorite under the Zuffa Boxing banner.
Also rumored to be in action is fellow Irish standout Aaron "Silencer" McKenna, the Monaghan native now based in Los Angeles, California. McKenna continues to climb the rankings and would be a natural addition to a landmark event taking place on Irish soil.
The main event and co-main event are expected to be announced in the coming weeks as anticipation builds for what could become one of the biggest boxing events held in Ireland in recent years.
The event is expected to be broadcast live on Sky Sports throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, while a United States broadcast platform has yet to be officially confirmed. Paramount+ has carried previous Zuffa Boxing events and is considered a likely destination for American viewers.
Fans interested in attending can register now for ticket information and early access updates through the official Zuffa Boxing registration page. General ticket sale details will be announced at a later date.
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With Zuffa Boxing bringing its tenth numbered event to Dublin, Irish boxing supporters can expect an electric atmosphere and a card that showcases some of the nation's top talent as the promotion makes its long-awaited debut in Ireland.
Zuffa Boxing, the joint venture between Dana White, TKO Group and Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, is making major waves in the professional boxing industry yet again.
Officially launched in January 2026, the new promotion seeks to introduce a centralized, UFC-style league model featuring a single world title and unified internal rankings. Their partnership with Turki Alalshikh, along with a distribution deal with Paramount+, is shifting the sport’s power dynamic.
The company is headquartered in Las Vegas and aspires to revolutionize the boxing landscape by applying a centralized, promoter-driven model similar to the UFC’s approach, including single belts and unified matchmaking for major titles. White first floated the Zuffa Boxing idea following the 2017 Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather crossover event, citing the need to modernize and streamline boxing promotions, but it wasn’t until June 2025 that the brand was officially launched through high-profile partnerships and funding from Saudi Arabia.
The inaugural Zuffa Boxing event is the blockbuster September 13, 2025, Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford super-fight, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and streaming globally on Netflix—marking a first for a major boxing match of this scale. The promotion is expected to stage 12 events annually for five years, totaling 60 shows, with four of these billed as “mega-fights” similar to the Canelo-Crawford clash.
Zuffa Boxing's first numbered event was Zuffa Boxing 01, held on January 23, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The inaugural show was headlined by Irish middleweight prospect Callum Walsh against Carlos Ocampo, with Walsh winning by unanimous decision.
Media rights negotiations are ongoing, with Paramount Plus as the leading contender for a broadcast deal in the U.S., while select events may continue behind pay-per-view, but the majority could stream widely and even air on CBS. Zuffa Boxing has already organized a prospect-filled card before its first main event, showcasing its commitment to developing new talent alongside marquee matchups.
Through its social media presence and engagement, Zuffa Boxing has signaled a fully modern approach to promotion, with global streaming, high-profile partnerships, and a strong connection to UFC infrastructure and talent. This new venture represents one of the most ambitious attempts yet to reshape professional boxing, bringing together some of combat sports’ biggest players and promising regular major events, innovative matchmaking, and a unified promotional vision.
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