April 16, 2026 – Zuffa Boxing announced today that cruiserweight knockout artist Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki has signed a multi-fight contract with the company.
Rozicki’s Zuffa Boxing debut will be announced in the coming weeks.
Rozicki (21-1-1, 20 KOs), from Sydney Forks, Nova Scotia, Canada, turned pro in 2016 and knocked out his first 13 opponents. His lone defeat came in 2021 via decision to longtime heavyweight contender Oscar Rivas. Rozicki is unbeaten in nine fights since the Rivas setback, often fighting in front of sold-out crowds in Nova Scotia. He last fought in March, where he scored a second-round knockout.
Rozicki joins a loaded Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight division that includes champion Jai Opetaia, former world champion Chris Billam-Smith, and top contender Brandon Glanton.
Rozicki said, “I’m excited for this next chapter and the opportunity to be part of what Zuffa is building. My team has done an incredible job getting me to this point and making sure everything is in place for me to succeed at the highest level. This is a big platform, and I’m ready to get to work and make a statement.”
About Zuffa Boxing
Zuffa Boxing is a joint venture between TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO) and Sela, the entertainment conglomerate. TKO serves as managing partner, providing day-to-day operational expertise, management, and oversight of the promotion, with executive leadership anchored by UFC President and CEO Dana White and WWE President and TKO Board Member Nick Khan. The promotion aims to reimagine the sport of boxing by evolving the current model to restore the sport’s rightful place in the forefront of the global sports ecosystem. For more information, follow @Zuffa_Boxing on X; and @ZuffaBoxing on Snapchat, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.
About Sela
Founded in 1997, Sela is a Saudi Arabian company specializing in creating, constructing, and operating unique destinations and recreational experiences across sports, entertainment, culture, and hospitality sectors. Initially recognized as Saudi Arabia’s first FIFA-recognized athletes’ representation company, Sela expanded into sports marketing and has since diversified into broader recreational industries.
About TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
