Callum Walsh vs Carlos Ocampo kicks off the inaugural Zuffa Boxing show.
On Friday, Walsh and Ocampo battle it out from the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, broadcast live on Paramount+.
The Irishman (15-0, 11 KOs) has shone since turning professional in 2021.
He takes on his most experienced challenge to date in Ocampo (38-3, 3 KOs).
Walsh was last in action in Las Vegas last September.
He starred on the world stage against Fernando Vargas, winning a wide decision over 10 rounds on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford.
The event was watched by over 41-million live viewers.
Zuffa Boxing marks Dana White’s first step into the boxing world after his success with the UFC.
White was a figurehead in the promotion of the historic clash between Canelo and Crawford.
UFC chairman White has publicly backed Walsh and explained a vision to make him into one of the sport’s biggest stars.
“We’ve had a lot of success with the Irish here with Conor, and I think this kid could become extremely popular with the Irish.
“I’m not saying he’s going to be [as popular as] Conor, but he’s a great kid, and he has a really fun fighting style.
“We can take him to New York and Boston and really build him into something.”
Ocampo comes into the contest in fine form off the back of three early stoppage wins.
He has picked up three stoppage wins in his last few fights.
Prior to those wins he was stopped in a round over in Australia against Tim Tszyu.
The Mexican has an impressive 26 stoppage victories so will be a constant threat to Walsh on Friday night.
Prediction: Walsh will be too skilled for Ocampo and should stop him within the distance.
Misael Rodriguez vs Austin Deanda
Misael Rodriguez (15-0, 7 KOs) looks to extend his unblemished record on Friday against Austin Deanda.
The Mexican picked up a bronze medal in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
He was actually the first Mexican to medal in 16 years.
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He has been in great form since turning professional and comes off three unanimous decision wins.
At just 22-years-old, Deanda (17-0, 11 KOs) has an impressive record considering he has only been a professional for just over four years.
It is no secret however Rodriguez is the biggest step-up to date.
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Prediction: Rodriguez should prove to be too skilled for Deanda over 10 rounds.
Cain Sandoval vs Julian Rodriguez
Julian Rodriguez (15-0, 7 KOs) takes on Cain Sandoval at super lightweight.
Sandoval (17-0, 15 KOs) comes into the bout in fantastic form and boasts a 89% knockout percentage.
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The American was last in action on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
He stunned Avious Griffin, stopping him in the 10th round after being dropped in the eighth himself.
Prediction: Sandoval should prove too much for the more experienced Rodriguez and could make him his 16th stoppage.
Remaining Undercard
The unbeaten Omar Trinidad (19-0-2, 13 KOs) comes off a majority decision draw in his last fight against Lorenzo Parra (17-2-1, 6 KOs).
He should have enough to get back to winning ways against Max Ornelas (17-2-1, 6 KOs).
At bantamweight Floyd Diaz (13-0, 3 KOs) should extend his perfect record against Guillermo Gutierrez (13-2, 1 KOs).
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Emiliano Cardenas (9-0, 4 KOs) faces 20-year-old Marcus Harris (7-1, 5 KOs) and Cardenas should have too much to offer over six rounds.
Robert Meriwether III (9-0, 4 KOs) faces fellow unbeaten American Cesar Correa (5-0 4 KOs) at lightweight and should be able to get his 10th win.
In the first fight of the night Troy Nash (5-0-1, 1 KOs) should have enough to get back to winning ways off the back of his split decision draw against Muhamet Qamili.
He takes on Jaycob Ramos (4-0 1, KO).
