Aaron McKenna won the IBF Middleweight Title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Etimodo Oliha at the 3 Arena in Dublin, Ohio

In round 11, McKenna was bleeding from his forehead from a headbutt.

McKenna of Ireland won by scores of 118-110, 117-111 and 116-112 and is now 21-0. Oliha of Italy is 22-1.

Walsh Decisions Denny

Callum Walsh won a 10-round unanimous decision over Tyler Denny in a middleweight fight.

In round one, Walsh ducked under punches and took a knee for a knockdown. In round two, Walsh landed a right hook that put Denny on the canvas.

n round eight, each fighter was deducted a point for holding.

Walsh of Ireland won by scores of 98-91 twice and 96-90 and is now 17-0. Denny of England is 20-5.

Ward Decisions Kasparian

Joe Ward won a 10-round unanimous decision over Artjon Kasparian in a light heavyweight bout.

Ward of Ireland won by scores of 97-93 twice and 96-94 and is now 13-1. Kasparian is now 10-1

Hickey stops Axe in 7

Sam Hickey scored an explosive seventh round stoppage over Brad Axe in a eight-round middleweight fight,

At end of round three, Hickey landed a right

In round seven. Hickey landed a booing right on the jaw that put Axe down and out at 27 seconds.

Hickey is now 6-0 with three knockouts. Axe is 5-2.

Greene Decisions Buciuc

Louis Greene won a six-round decision over Daniel Buciuc in a middleweight fight.

Greene of England won by a 59-55 score and is now 19-4. Buciuc is 16-3.

Stevie McKenna stopped Owen O’Neill in the opening round of their eight-round middleweight fight.

McKenna landed a right hand that literally sent O’Nell flying off his feet into the corner and the fight was stopped 65 seconds into the contest.

McKenna is now 17-1 with 16 knockouts. O’Neill is 10-3.

Connor Coyle remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Mark Bueke in a middleweight fight.

Coyle, 158.8 lbs of Derry, IRE won by scores o 98-92, 98-93 and 97-93 and is now 23-0. Bueke, 159.6 lbs of Corpus Christi, TX us 13-4.

Patrick O’Connor stopped Juan Manuel Moriel after one round of their six-round cruiserweight bout.

O’Connor dominated the action in the opening frame and Moriel complained of a left shoulder injury and the fight was stopped in between rounds.

O’Connor, 200.5 lbs of Washington, DC is 4-0 with four knockouts. Moriel, 191.2 lbs of Utrerea, SPA is 6-2.

July 17, 2026 – Popular Irish light heavyweight contender “Mighty” Joe Ward, a 2016 Olympian from Athlone, will take on unbeaten Artjom Kasparian in a 10-rounder as part of the main card for ZUFFA BOXING 10: MCKENNA vs. OLIHA on Saturday, August 8, at Dublin’s 3Arena.

Ward (12-1, 8 KOs) has won 12 consecutive fights since suffering a dislocated left knee against Marco Delgado in his 2019 professional debut. Ward avenged the loss to Delgado in 2021 and has won four straight by stoppage. Kasparian (14-0, 12 KOs), who was born in Russia, raised in the Netherlands, and now fights out of Altrincham, England, has knocked out his last seven foes. 

In other main card action, rising Irish-American cruiserweight Patrick O’Connor (3-0, 3 KOs) meets fellow unbeaten Ibrahim Mercan (6-0-1) in a six-rounder. O’Connor was a 2024 U.S. National Champion as an amateur before turning pro in June 2025. 

As previously announced on the main card, the top of the bill will be a 12-round middleweight world title showdown between Ireland’s Aaron McKenna (20-0, 10 KOs) and Italy’s Etinosa Oliha (22-0, 10 KOs). In the 10-round middleweight co-feature, Irish fan-favorite “King” Callum Walsh (16-0, 11 KOs) returns to 3Arena to face Tyler Denny (21-4-3, 1 KO). Scotland’s rising middleweight star Sam Hickey (5-0, 2 KOs), fresh off a Performance of the Night KO win on ZUFFA BOXING 07 in Bournemouth, battles Brad Axe (5-1) in an eight-rounder.

The preliminary card features a trio of middleweight bouts. 

Stevie McKenna (16-1, 15 KOs), Aaron’s older brother, takes on Owen O’Neill (14-2, 1 KO) in an all-Irish eight-rounder. 

Connor Coyle (22-0, 10 KOs), making his first appearance in Dublin since 2017, fights upset-minded American Mark Beuke (13-3, 7 KOs) in a 10-rounder. Beuke earned a split-decision victory over Antonio Woods in February on ZUFFA BOXING 03. 

Former Commonwealth super welterweight champion Louis Greene (18-4, 12 KOs) makes his 2026 debut in a six-rounder against an opponent to be named.

Sky Sports will broadcast the event in the UK and Ireland.

The entire card will stream live on Paramount+ at no additional cost in the U.S., Latin America, Brazil, and Canada. 

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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.

June 26, 2026 – Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.ie for Zuffa Boxing 10: McKenna vs. Oliha, taking place at Dublin’s 3Arena on Saturday, August 8. The bill is topped by a middleweight world championship clash between Ireland’s Aaron McKenna and Italy’s Etinosa Oliha, and will air live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland.

McKenna (20-0, 10 KOs) and Oliha (22-0, 10 KOs) will compete in the first middleweight world title fight contested on Irish soil in more than three decades. The bout also marks McKenna’s long-awaited professional debut in his home country after compiling more than 150 amateur victories and winning eight Irish national championships.

The co-main event sees unbeaten Cork native “King” Callum Walsh (16-0, 11 KOs) return to the 3Arena to face experienced English southpaw Tyler Denny (21-4-3, 1 KO) in a 10-round middleweight clash. Walsh, who thrilled Irish fans with a second-round knockout victory at the venue in 2024, looks to continue his rapid rise against the battle-tested Denny, who has shared the ring with 10 previously unbeaten opponents.

Also featured on the card is unbeaten Scottish middleweight Sam Hickey (5-0, 2 KOs), who returns after making an explosive Zuffa Boxing debut earlier this month with a highlight-reel knockout of previously unbeaten Todd Tompkins. Hickey faces the toughest challenge of his young professional career when he meets Brad “The Axe Man” Axe (5-1)in an eight-round middleweight contest. Featherweight Dylan Eagleson, who hails from Bangor, Northern Ireland, will make his pro debut in a six-rounder.

As announced earlier today, Irish standouts light heavyweight “Mighty” Joe Ward (12-1, 8 KOs) and middleweight KO artist Stevie McKenna (16-1, 15 KOs) have officially joined the Zuffa Boxing 10 lineup. Opponents and additional fight details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Zuffa Boxing 10: McKenna vs. Oliha will stream live and exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States and Canada.

Visit ZuffaBoxing.com for information and content to support your coverage. All bouts are live and subject to change. Media can apply for credentials to the event via Access.

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 Sky

Sky connects and entertains millions of people across Europe. At the heart of everything we do, is a belief that people deserve better. For decades, we’ve shaken up every category we entered to give people what they love, to make life a little easier and to provide great value. That’s how we bring millions of customers the joy of a better experience in TV, broadband and mobile.

In TV, we offer the best sports coverage, unmissable TV and the smartest ways to stream and aggregate the TV you love. In broadband, we power homes and businesses, with a fast, reliable connection. In mobile, we bring people closer, with plans at unbeatable value. And now, you can even keep your home connected and protected, through our smart insurance. We design our products to fit seamlessly into your life, with service whenever and however you need it.

That’s how we do better for customers. And we believe in better for society too. We power the cultural economy in the UK and beyond, making award-winning news, original sport, and entertainment. We contribute billions to UK GDP, creating and sustaining thousands of jobs and sharing both our journalism and our coverage of the arts, free of charge. We are cutting emissions and making recyclable, energy-efficient products, and we give back, through free internet access and digital skills for under-served communities and young people. Sky is owned by Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company.

About streaming service NOW

NOW is the home of brilliant entertainment and broadband. Join in for the latest movies, critically acclaimed shows and biggest live sports.

With a Cinema Membership, access the latest blockbusters and unmissable collections with over 1000 movies on demand. With an Entertainment Membership, enjoy award-winning dramas and the best of HBO – plus Sky Originals and epic kids TV. With a Sports Membership, stream all 12 Sky Sports channels and every Sky Sports+ stream, and catch live action from the Premier League, EFL, Formula 1, England & ICC Cricket, ATP & WTA Tennis, Golf majors, Premier League Darts, NFL, and so much more.

Plus, members can also enjoy a premium experience with the Ultra Boost* add-on, which features stunning Ultra High Definition (UHD) High Dynamic Range (HDR), immersive surround sound, and ad-free** viewing on up to 3 devices at once. Or members have the option to enjoy an upgraded experience with Boost – ad-free** streaming in VOD, Full HD and Surround Sound on up to two devices at once.

For ultrafast broadband, members can enjoy NOW Full Fibre 300, NOW Full Fibre 100, NOW Full Fibre 75 and NOW Superfast membership, all powered by Sky’s award-winning broadband network. Ultra Boost features are available on selected content and devices only. See here for full

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.

June 5, 2026 – Zuffa Boxing heads to Dublin’s 3Arena on Saturday, August 8, for a stacked summer showdown featuring undefeated Irish middleweight stars Aaron McKenna, who will be making his long-awaited first professional fight in Ireland, and “King” Callum Walsh, the popular southpaw from nearby Cork. 

The 12-round main event of ZUFFA BOXING 10: MCKENNA VS. OLIHA features a middleweight world championship fight between a pair of unbeaten talents. McKenna (20-0, 10 KOs) takes on Italy’s Etinosa Oliha (22-0, 10 KOs) in the first middleweight world title fight on Irish soil in more than three decades. This will mark the first fight for McKenna in his home country where he was a standout amateur with more than 150 wins and eight national championships. McKenna, 26, returns to the ring following a dominating decision victory over former world champion Liam Smith in April 2025. The 27-year-old Oliha will look to spoil McKenna’s homecoming as he takes on the fifth unbeaten fighter of his professional career.

In the 10-round co-feature, Callum Walsh (16-0, 11 KOs) returns to 3Arena, where he first fought in 2024 and earned a memorable second-round knockout victory over Przemyslaw Runowski. In his second fight under the Zuffa Boxing banner, the 25-year-old Walsh will take on England’s Tyler Denny (21-4-3, 1 KO), a fellow southpaw who has faced 10 undefeated fighters and competed in nearly three times as many professional rounds. 

Additional information on the event will be announced in the coming weeks. 

Media can apply for credentials to the event via Access. 

The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. 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 Sky

Sky connects and entertains millions of people across Europe. At the heart of everything we do, is a belief that people deserve better. For decades, we’ve shaken up every category we entered to give people what they love, to make life a little easier and to provide great value. That’s how we bring millions of customers the joy of a better experience in TV, broadband and mobile.

In TV, we offer the best sports coverage, unmissable TV and the smartest ways to stream and aggregate the TV you love. In broadband, we power homes and businesses, with a fast, reliable connection. In mobile, we bring people closer, with plans at unbeatable value. And now, you can even keep your home connected and protected, through our smart insurance. We design our products to fit seamlessly into your life, with service whenever and however you need it.

That’s how we do better for customers. And we believe in better for society too. We power the cultural economy in the UK and beyond, making award-winning news, original sport, and entertainment. We contribute billions to UK GDP, creating and sustaining thousands of jobs and sharing both our journalism and our coverage of the arts, free of charge. We are cutting emissions and making recyclable, energy-efficient products, and we give back, through free internet access and digital skills for under-served communities and young people. Sky is owned by Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company.

About streaming service NOW

NOW is the home of brilliant entertainment and broadband. Join in for the latest movies, critically acclaimed shows and biggest live sports. 

With a Cinema Membership, access the latest blockbusters and unmissable collections with over 1000 movies on demand. With an Entertainment Membership, enjoy award-winning dramas and the best of HBO – plus Sky Originals and epic kids TV. With a Sports Membership, stream all 12 Sky Sports channels and every Sky Sports+ stream, and catch live action from the Premier League, EFL, Formula 1, England & ICC Cricket, ATP & WTA Tennis, Golf majors, Premier League Darts, NFL, and so much more. 

Plus, members can also enjoy a premium experience with the Ultra Boost* add-on, which features stunning Ultra High Definition (UHD) High Dynamic Range (HDR), immersive surround sound, and ad-free** viewing on up to 3 devices at once. Or members have the option to enjoy an upgraded experience with Boost – ad-free** streaming in VOD, Full HD and Surround Sound on up to two devices at once. 

For ultrafast broadband, members can enjoy NOW Full Fibre 300, NOW Full Fibre 100, NOW Full Fibre 75 and NOW Superfast membership, all powered by Sky’s award-winning broadband network. 

Ultra Boost features are available on selected content and devices only. See here for full

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.

Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams can take a massive step towards his World title dreams as he takes on Etinosa Oliha in a final eliminator for the IBF World Middleweight title at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Dallas on Saturday July 19 – part of the undercard for the unification blockbuster between WBC and Ring Magazine Super-Flyweight champion Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and WBO ruler Phumelele Cafu, live worldwide on DAZN.

TICKETS FOR BAM VS. CAFU ARE ON SALE NOW VIA SEATGEEK.COM

Williams (18-1 10 KOs) has moved into #6 spot with the IBF after picking up back-to-back wins over Gian Garrido in Philadelphia in November before headlining in Florida and seeing off Patrice Volny in March. ‘Ammo’ used those wins to bounce back from a spirited loss to Hamzah Sheeraz in Saudi Arabia a year ago and now faces the IBF #1 contender with a World title shot within reach.

Oliha (21-0 9 KOs) has climbed seamlessly into the top spot with the IBF and the Italian now takes on the biggest fight of his seven-year career on his American debut. The unbeaten 26 year old operated exclusively on home turf in the first 16 fights of his career but has won his last five fights on the spin in Germany to move into the lofty position he aims to protect in the Lone Star State.

“One year ago, I found myself in the darkest space of my life, losing beloved family members, followed by suffering my first defeat as a professional pugilist,” said Williams.

“Three fights later, I find myself in position to become the #1 Middleweight in the world once again.

“This time around, everything is aligned. I have proven to myself that I am a true champion, before I have the World Championship belt around my waste. July 19 we are bringing it back to my roots, Texas, where it all began. Relentless, unwavering, educated pressure will be exerted on my opponent until I completely break him, sending him back to Italy a changed man. This fight will not go the distance.”

“I’m very motivated and looking forward to July 19,” said Oliha. “Austin Williams is the last step before a World title shot. I am very confident that I will take this chance.”

Arturo Cardenas moves down to Bantamweight on July 19, and he takes on Dominique ‘Dimes’ Crowder for the WBC Continental Americas and WBA Continental North Americas titles. Cardenas (16-0-1 9 KOs) drops to 118lbs after a fine run at Super-Bantamweight, where the 24 year old recently held the WBC Continental Americas title, and will be looking to make an immediate impact on the World rankings at his new weight by seeing off his toughest test to date in Crowder.

Former amateur star Crowder (18-0 11 KOs) has cruised to 18-0 in the paid ranks, and the two-time New York Golden Gloves champion now looks to shift into title contention on his biggest stage to date and land his first pro titles in Frisco.

“I’m thrilled to add two more brilliant fights added to what promises to be a massive night of action in Frisco,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Ammo has bounced back brilliantly to get himself into this position, and this is now the biggest night of his career against the very dangerous Oliha – with the winner lining up a shot at World title glory.

“Arturo’s clash with Dominique is a cracker, with the Mexican talent looking to excel at a lower weight, while ‘Dimes’ gets the big stage he’s been craving to turn that amateur pedigree into success in the paid ranks.

“With pound-for-pound star Bam in another unification battle, Diego Pacheco looking to underline his World title credentials and Team USA’s Olympic bronze medal man Omari Jones back in action, July 19 will be a memorable night.”

Ammo vs. Oliha and Cardenas vs. Crowder join a stacked night of action in Frisco, topped by Bam’s battle with Cafu.

Unbeaten Super-Middleweight sensation Diego Pacheco defends his USWBC and WBO International Super-Middleweight titles against Trevor McCumby, while Team USA’s Olympic bronze medal man Omari Jones fights for the third time in the paid ranks, taking on Alfredo Blanco over six rounds.