March 12, 2026 – Zuffa Boxing will return to Meta APEX in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5 with undefeated lightweight Andres Cortes facing Dominican standout Eridson Garcia in the 10-round main event. The three-fight main card, beginning at 9pm ET/6pm PT, will stream exclusively on Paramount+.
Tickets for ZUFFA BOXING 05: CORTES VS. GARCIA will go on sale Friday, March 13 at 1pm ET/10am PT via AXS.com. An exclusive presale will begin today at 1pm ET/10am PT.
ZUFFA BOXING 05: CORTES VS. GARCIAwill feature Las Vegas native Andres Cortes (24-0, 13 KOs) taking on Eridson Garcia (23-1, 14 KOs) of the Dominican Republic in the lightweight main event. The 28-year-old Cortes, one of boxing’s rising undefeated contenders, will look to keep his perfect record intact as he fights in front of his hometown fans at the Meta APEX. Standing in his way is the 31-year-old Garcia, who has won six straight fights since suffering the lone loss of his professional career in 2023.
In the co-main event, former world champion Mark Magsayo (28-2, 18 KOs) of the Philippines will square off against Feargal McCrory (17-1, 9 KOs) of Ireland in a 10-round lightweight contest. Magsayo, known for his explosive power and aggressive style, faces a difficult challenge against the well-schooled southpaw McCrory with the winner well-positioned for a major opportunity in Zuffa Boxing’s lightweight division.
Opening the main card on Paramount+, Armenian power puncher Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan (22-6, 17 KOs) will face Mexican veteran Eduardo Baez (25-7-2, 10 KOs) in a 10-round featherweight bout. Hovhannisyan brings his relentless pressure and knockout ability into the ring against Baez, a seasoned competitor who has shared the ring with several top contenders and established champions.
Fans can stream the full eight-fight Zuffa Boxing card with a Paramount+ subscription at no additional cost in the U.S., Latin America, Brazil, and Canada.
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 Paramount+
Paramount+ is a premium streaming subscription service delivering live sports, breaking news, and a Mountain of Entertainment™, and is a cornerstone of the Direct-to-Consumer division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment company. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, SHOWTIME®, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions.
For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlus on social media.
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.
