The upcoming Zuffa Boxing 02 event is set to conclude this Sunday, just over a week after the debut Zuffa Boxing event. This second installment includes some well-known fighters, notably a former world champion who will headline the night. Former WBA junior welterweight champion Jose Valenzuela will face Diego Torres in the main bout. Valenzuela earned the world title in August 2024 by narrowly defeating Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz via split decision but lost the belt in his first defense to Gary Antuan Russell by unanimous decision in March of the following year. Torres comes into this fight riding a four-match winning streak after his only career loss, a TKO against current IBF lightweight champion Raymond Muratala in November 2023.
Fans can watch Zuffa Boxing 02 live on Sunday night via Paramount+ at no additional fee, with plans starting at $8.99 monthly or $89.99 annually. Besides the main event, notable fights on the three-bout main card include former WBC junior middleweight interim champion Serhiy Bokhatyuk versus former WBA “regular” welterweight champion Rajab Butayev, and former WBC light heavyweight champ Oleksandr Gvozdyk battling ex-world title contender Rajab Butayev.
Zuffa Boxing 02 Match Card and Odds:
- Jose Valenzuela (-600) vs. Diego Torres (+400), lightweight
- Serhiy Bokhachuk vs. Rajab Butaev, middleweight
- Karajazlian Ladivya vs. Oksandr Gvozdyshin, light heavyweight
- Jalil Hackett vs. Roberto Cruz, junior middleweight
- Justin Viloria vs. Oscar Perez, lightweight
- Damoni Kato-Kane vs. Christian Perez, welterweight
- Jamar Tully vs. Devonte Williams, cruiserweight
- Damazion Vanhouter vs. Francisco Julian Flores, heavyweight
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, February 1
- Location: Meta APEX, Las Vegas
- Qualifying starts: 6 p.m.
- Main card starts: 9 p.m. ET
- Live streaming: Paramount+ (subscribe for $8.99/month)
Fan Take: This event is significant for fight fans as it highlights emerging talent alongside established champions, potentially shaping the future of the boxing landscape. With high-stakes matchups and familiar names returning to the ring, Zuffa Boxing 02 could redefine competitive momentum in key weight classes.
