The first show under the deal was scheduled for April 5 in Las Vegas, headlined by Andres Cortes against Eridson Garcia. The co-main event features former world champion Mark Magsayo against Ireland’s Feargal McCrory.
Zuffa Boxing was launched in 2025 under TKO Group Holdings and Sela, with Dana White and Nick Khan managing the structure. The move to a defined UK broadcaster gives the promotion a clear route to stage fights and keeps its roster active without having to negotiate separate television deals for each event.
“Sky Sports has been a partner of boxing for over 30 years,” said Jonathan Licht. “Zuffa Boxing has exciting plans for the sport, and we share the same ambition when it comes to the best fights for our customers.”
“We look forward to a new era where we will use our platform to build stars and showcase elite boxing talent here in the UK and internationally.”
Dana White pointed to the UK market as central to the launch.
“The UK has played such a pivotal role throughout the history of boxing. The fans there are some of the most loyal and passionate in the world,” said White.
“When you talk about boxing in that region, Sky Sports has always been the home for legendary boxing fights. There is no bigger or better platform to showcase the best of boxing in the UK.”
“This is a massive milestone for Zuffa Boxing.”
Cortes (24-0, 13 KOs) enters the April 5 main event undefeated, while Garcia (23-1, 14 KOs) arrives on a six-fight winning streak. Magsayo (28-2, 18 KOs) takes on McCrory (17-1, 9 KOs) in a bout that pits a former champion against an up-and-coming contender.
