Zuffa Boxing Sets Jan. 23 Las Vegas Debut at UFC Apex on Paramount+

The streaming-first launch tests Dana White's UFC-style blueprint for boxing under TKO's umbrella.

Overview

The Nevada State Athletic Commission approved the inaugural card for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, one day before UFC 324, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Paramount+ will stream the event, with reporting indicating a 12-show slate on the platform throughout 2026.
No bouts or a main event have been officially announced for the debut card.
Veteran reporter Dan Rafael reports early signings include Jose Valenzuela, Radzhab Butaev, Justin Viloria, Eridson Garcia, Vito Mielnicki Jr., and Misael Rodriguez.
The choice of the small-capacity Apex drew pushback from fans on social media, with some rival promoters also taking shots at the low-key rollout.