Valenzuela and Torres set the tone
Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela vs Diego Torres is the best in a ten-round junior welterweight fight that makes sense on paper. Valenzuela (26) is a former WBA belt holder who is trying to rebuild himself after losing to Gary Antuanne Russell. His style relies on pace, angles and sustained attack, but the margin has narrowed at this level.
Torres brings another danger. The Mexican puncher has 19 knockouts in 22 wins and comes in on a four-fight streak built on pressure and finishing instincts. If Valenzuela can’t control distance early, it turns uncomfortably fast.
Bohachuk and Butaev clash
The co-main event pairs Serhii Bohachuk with Radzhab Butaev, two former title holders who strike first and ask questions later. Bohachuk has long been known for volume and power, while Butaev brings physical strength and a willingness to trade that rarely leads to quiet rounds.
No fighter benefits from a cautious approach here. Ten rounds favors whoever can maintain pace without bleeding alternations. Fans will call it a brawl. Trainers will call it a gamble.
Gvozdyk and Kalajdzic fight the clock
Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs Radivoje Kalajdzic reads like a crossroads, but the road is short. Gvozdyk is 38, well past his WBC reign, and clearly working in the final stages of his career after returning from retirement. Since 2023, he has gone 4-1, with the loss to David Benavidez a reminder of where the current top sits.
Kalajdzic knows this is his opening. His three losses came against Artur Beterbiev, Marcus Browne and David Morrell Jr. That CV tells you the level he reaches and where he falls short. A win over Gvozdyk gives him relevance again. A loss keeps him where he already is.
What it says about Zuffa Boxing
This card answers a simple question. Zuffa does not build slowly. It leans into recognizable names, ten-round fights and competitive matchups that accept losses as part of the business.
There are no belts on the line. That’s the point. These are positioning battles, not ceremonies. Paramount+ gets activity. Fighters get exposure. The structure favors action over protection.
The risk is obvious. When you skip the padding, you also skip the excuses. If these fights fall flat, the experiment looks thin. If they deliver, Zuffa Boxing starts to look less like a curiosity and more like a schedule.
This card won’t answer whether Zuffa Boxing can reshape the sport, but it will show how quickly it can separate fighters who still belong from those who no longer do.
