Golden Boy Promotions Alleges Interference in Ryan Garcia's Fight Plans Golden Boy Promotions has issued a cease and desist letter to Zuffa Boxing and TKO Group, accusing them of interfering with its fighter, WBC champion Ryan Garcia. The letter, obtained by ESPN, claims Zuffa Boxing has been collaborating with Garcia to arrange a fight against Conor Benn without Golden Boy’s consent. The proposed bout, scheduled for September 12, 2026, is alleged to be promoted by Zuffa and broadcast on Paramount+, which Golden Boy and DAZN claim violates their contractual rights. The letter asserts that Golden Boy has not approved or agreed to the terms of the fight and has not been involved in any negotiations. It emphasizes that Garcia’s promotional company, King Ryan Enterprises, cannot finalize agreements without Golden Boy’s consent. Additionally, all of Garcia’s professional boxing matches must be broadcast on DAZN, per the terms of his contract. The letter states that the proposed fight would directly breach Garcia’s obligations to DAZN and Golden Boy’s co-promotional rights. Garcia has been actively seeking a matchup with Benn, a fighter under Zuffa Boxing. During an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," Garcia announced the fight would take place in Las Vegas on September 12. Dana White, founder of Zuffa Boxing, had previously hinted at major announcements, suggesting the Garcia-Benn fight might be among them. However, sources told ESPN that no formal contract was signed at the time of the Fallon appearance, and discussions about the fight had not yet occurred. Golden Boy chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya reiterated the company’s stance in a statement to ESPN.#conor_benn #zuffa_boxing #golden_boy_promotions #tko_group #ryan_garcia
Zuffa Boxing 06: Shane Mosley Jr. Faces Serhii Bohachuk in Middleweight Showdown Zuffa Boxing returns for its sixth event of the inaugural year on Sunday, May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas. The card is headlined by a middleweight bout between Serhii Bohachuk and Shane Mosley Jr., two fighters with contrasting styles and histories. Bohachuk, a former WBC interim champion, enters the fight off a thrilling split decision victory over Radzhab Butaev at Zuffa Boxing 02. The Ukrainian fighter had to endure 10 punishing rounds against Butaev to secure his place as a rising star in the promotion’s middleweight division. Now, Bohachuk aims to build on that momentum against the son of legendary boxer Shane Mosley, who has struggled to match his father’s legacy despite a solid career. Mosley, 33, is coming off a decision loss to Jesus Ramos for the interim WBC middleweight title in December. A victory would have positioned him as a future title contender, but the loss has relegated him to the Zuffa roster, where he hopes to establish himself as a key player. The younger Mosley’s challenge against Bohachuk is seen as a critical opportunity to prove his worth. Analysts note that both fighters have flaws that could be exploited, but their skills also make them legitimate contenders. Bohachuk’s unique style, which has frustrated opponents in the past, is expected to test Mosley’s resilience. The undercard features several high-stakes matchups. The co-main event pits Julian Rodriguez against undefeated prospect James Perella in a welterweight clash. Rodriguez, a former standout in Zuffa Boxing’s debut event, has overcome odds to defeat top prospects like Cain Sandoval. However, Perella, with a 21-0 record and 15 knockouts, is a formidable opponent.#paramount #shane_mosley_jr #serhii_bohachuk #julian_rodriguez #zuffa_boxing
Zuffa Boxing 06 Results | Mosley Jr. vs Bohachuk Winners, Highlights & Scorecards Zuffa Boxing action continued in Las Vegas as a pivotal middleweight clash between Shane Mosley Jr. and Serhii Bohachuk headlined the event at Meta APEX on May 10. The card also featured a welterweight showdown between Julian “Hammer Hands” Rodriguez and James Perella, along with other notable bouts. The results, highlights, and scorecards from the night are detailed below. The main event saw Shane Mosley Jr., making his promotional debut, face Serhii Bohachuk, who had previously defeated Radzhab Butaev. The co-main event featured Rodriguez, a New Jersey native, taking on undefeated Massachusetts fighter James Perella. Rodriguez secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over Perella, improving his record to 26-1 (15 KOs). The fight, which lasted 10 rounds, showcased Rodriguez’s ability to overcome significant height and reach disadvantages. Perella initially used his reach advantage, working behind his jab, but Rodriguez gradually closed the distance by the fourth round. A powerful right-left combination in the fourth round sent Perella to the canvas, though he survived the count. Rodriguez maintained control for the remainder of the fight, earning scores of 100-89, 98-91, and 98-91. In the three-fight main card, Andreas Katzourakis defeated Misael Rodriguez via unanimous decision. Katzourakis, a Greek newcomer, outclassed Rodriguez in a 10-round battle. Rodriguez had the upper hand in the first round, but Katzourakis imposed his will in the following rounds, turning the fight into a close-range exchange. Despite Rodriguez’s resilience and late-round efforts to regain momentum, Katzourakis’s relentless pace secured the victory. The judges scored the bout 99-91, 97-93, and 96-94, advancing Katzourakis to 17-0.#zuffa_boxing #shane_mosley_jr #serhii_bohachuk #julian_rodriguez #james_perella
