Boxer Lee Cutler feels that signing with Zuffa Boxing came at an ideal moment in his career. The 30-year-old middleweight from Poole finalized a deal with Dana White’s company in May and made an impressive debut by defeating Aaron Sutton in Zuffa’s first UK event held in Bournemouth.
On Saturday night, Cutler earned his second win under the promotion, comfortably claiming a points victory over Louis Greene at London’s Copperbox Arena. After experiencing periods of inactivity over recent years, Cutler last fought twice in 2023 under his former promoter, Boxxer, managed by Ben Shalom. Having now fought twice in the last four months, ‘Chaos’ is enthusiastic about joining a new organization aiming to establish itself in the UK boxing scene.
“The move to Zuffa has come at the perfect time for me,” Cutler told BBC Sport. “They’re doing great things for boxing and for fighters like me by providing consistent opportunities, which is all I’ve ever wanted. I haven’t had that over the past couple of years, which was frustrating and at times demoralizing, but I’m in a fantastic place now. Getting these chances and winning last weekend hopefully paves the way for some significant fights ahead.”
Cutler holds a professional record of 17 wins and just two losses, his most recent defeat occurring controversially against Sam Eggington in 2025. Earlier this year, he signed with Zuffa alongside fellow Bournemouth fighter and close friend Chris Billam-Smith. The two have frequently shared the ring on the same cards before, including bouts at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium and the Bournemouth International Centre in 2023.
Billam-Smith has previously praised Zuffa’s “fighter first” approach during fight week, and Cutler echoed these sentiments. “I’ve worked with various promotions over the years, and Zuffa are second to none when it comes to taking care of fighters,” he explained. “They organize your meals, handle your nutrition, and keep in constant contact about your weights to help with rehydration—it’s incredible how well they support us. They treat top-tier fighters and undercard fighters equally; I spoke with Louis Greene, and he was amazed at how well they’ve looked after every competitor.”
Fan Take: This development is exciting for fight fans as it signals Zuffa’s serious commitment to growing boxing in the UK and providing fighters with the consistency they need to thrive. For the sport, it could mean more competitive matches and fresh talent rising through a promotion known for its professionalism and fighter care.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
