Walsh Led the Winners as Zuffa Boxing Launched in Las Vegas
Callum Walsh defeated Carlos Ocampo by unanimous decision in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 01 on January 23, 2026. The inaugural eight-bout program at Meta APEX in Las Vegas also featured Misael Rodriguez’s medical-stoppage victory over Austin Deanda.
Walsh overcame a flash knockdown to remain unbeaten
The Irish middleweight won 98–90, 98–90 and 97–91 after ten rounds. A sixth-round trip to the canvas did not prevent him from controlling most of the exchanges against the experienced Ocampo.
Rodriguez defeated Deanda after four rounds when the doctor ended the contest following complaints of double vision. The result preserved the Olympic medalist’s unbeaten professional record.
Julian Rodriguez and Omar Trinidad added prominent wins
Julian Rodriguez outpointed Cain Sandoval over ten rounds, earning scores of 99–91, 99–91 and 98–92. Their contest received the event’s Fight of the Night award.
Omar Trinidad defeated Max Ornelas by technical knockout. Rodriguez and Robert Meriwether III also received individual performance awards on the promotion’s first evening of action.
Four preliminary decisions completed the launch card
Floyd Diaz beat Guillermo Gutierrez 79–73 on every card over eight rounds. Emiliano Cardenas defeated Marcus Cortez Harris 60–54, 60–54 and 58–56 after six.
Meriwether outpointed Cesar Correa 60–54, 60–54 and 59–55, while Troy Nash defeated Jaycob Ramos 59–55, 59–55 and 58–56. The completed program established the opening results for Zuffa Boxing’s Las Vegas series.
Sources
- Zuffa Boxing: official inaugural event report
- CBS Sports: Walsh’s flash knockdown and full results
- Nevada Athletic Commission: preliminary official decisions
