List of Zuffa Boxing world champions

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

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Background

In February 2026, Zuffa Boxing co-founder Dana White announced that the inaugural Zuffa world 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.NameDuration of reignDefenses

Cruiserweight

No.NameDuration of reignDefenses
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jai Opetaia Mar 8, 2026 – present0

Light heavyweight

No.NameDuration of reignDefenses

Middleweight

No.NameDuration of reignDefenses

Welterweight

No.NameDuration of reignDefenses

Lightweight

No.NameDuration of reignDefenses

Featherweight

No.NameDuration of reignDefenses

Bantamweight

No.NameDuration of reignDefenses

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.