Boxing Schedule Update: Clarifying Recent Reports on Zuffa Boxing

There is no professional boxing organization known as “Zuffa Boxing,” and no such event is scheduled for June 28. While Zuffa, LLC is the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), it does not promote professional boxing matches under a “Zuffa Boxing” banner. Reports suggesting a card featuring Edwin De Los Santos and Jose Valenzuela under this brand are factually incorrect and do not correspond to any sanctioned athletic commissions or promotional schedules.

Why Zuffa Boxing Does Not Exist

The confusion regarding “Zuffa Boxing” stems from a misunderstanding of the UFC’s business model. According to UFC official records, the organization focuses exclusively on Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). While UFC CEO Dana White has occasionally explored individual combat sports ventures, such as the now-defunct Zuffa-backed “Zuffa Boxing” rumors that circulated in industry media as early as 2017, the company has never officially launched a boxing promotion. Any website claiming to stream “Zuffa Boxing” events on platforms like Paramount+ is providing false information, as the UFC’s broadcast partnership is exclusively with ESPN in the United States, as detailed in the official rights agreement.

Status of Edwin De Los Santos and Jose Valenzuela

The fighters mentioned in recent erroneous reports, Edwin De Los Santos and Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela, are active professional boxers, but they are not scheduled to face each other on June 28. According to BoxRec, the official record-keeping site for professional boxing, neither fighter has an upcoming bout against the other on that date. Jose Valenzuela most recently competed under the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) banner, which maintains its own distinct broadcast agreements separate from the UFC.

How to Verify Legitimate Boxing Schedules

Fans looking to track professional boxing schedules should rely on established, verified sanctioning bodies and promotional outlets. To ensure event information is accurate, consult the following resources:

• BoxRec: The industry standard for tracking professional records and upcoming bouts.
• Ring Magazine: Provides authoritative reporting on major fight announcements and scheduling.
• Official Promotional Websites: Check platforms like Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), Top Rank, or Matchroom Boxing for confirmed cards.

Avoiding Digital Misinformation

The circulation of fake fight cards is a common tactic used by malicious websites to drive traffic through phishing links or unauthorized streaming portals. If a website claims to host a major combat sports event that is not listed on the official UFC or major boxing network schedules, it should be treated as fraudulent. Always verify the event via the official social media channels of the athletes involved or the sanctioning body overseeing the sport.