Overview
- Zuffa/TKO Boxing is reported to debut on January 23 on Paramount+ with documents indicating the UFC Apex as the venue.
- Hearn told Ariel Helwani that the promotion must "come out of the blocks with a bang" and not open with something "lame."
- He questioned whether an Apex event can deliver the atmosphere needed for a strong launch given the short timeline.
- Hearn described TKO executives, including Nick Khan, as bullish and arrogant yet very capable and well connected.
- He said many in boxing expect the venture to stumble, adding that he does not, but warned a weak first show would face a harsh backlash.