List of Zuffa Boxing world champions

This is a List of Zuffa Boxing champions, showing every champion recognized by Zuffa Boxing since 2026.

Background

In February 2026, Zuffa Boxing co-founder Dana White announced that the inaugural Zuffa title would be contested between Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton on March 8, 2026.[1] Unlike the current major sanctioning bodies WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO, Zuffa boxing will only recognize 8 of the 17 weight divisions.[2] The design of the belt was revealed on March 8, 2026.[3] On March 8, 2026, Opetaia would become the inaugural cruiserweight champion.[4]

Heavyweight

No. Name Duration of reign Defenses

Cruiserweight

No. Name Duration of reign Defenses
1 Jai Opetaia Mar 8, 2026 – present 0

Light heavyweight

No. Name Duration of reign Defenses

Middleweight

No. Name Duration of reign Defenses

Welterweight

No. Name Duration of reign Defenses

Lightweight

No. Name Duration of reign Defenses

Featherweight

No. Name Duration of reign Defenses

Bantamweight

No. Name Duration of reign Defenses

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dana White Announces Zuffa Boxing's First Ever Championship Fight". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
  2. ^ "Dana White's new promotion will only recognize 8 of the 17 weight classes in boxing". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
  3. ^ "Zuffa Boxing Championship Belt Revealed!". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
  4. ^ "Jai Opetaia drops IBF belt, but keeps unbeaten record, with win over Brandon Glanton". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
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