Zuffa Boxing's Third Event Features Heavyweight Clash and Rising Austrian Prospect

Efe Ajagba takes on Charles Martin in the main event, while Umar Dzambekov looks to showcase his skills in the co-main

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The boxing world is witnessing a shakeup with Zuffa Boxing, the venture from UFC parent company Zuffa LLC. The third event, held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Las Vegas, features a heavyweight clash between Efe Ajagba and Charles Martin, alongside a co-main event showcasing Austrian prospect Umar Dzambekov. The event is being broadcast exclusively on BILD+ in Germany and Austria.

Why it matters

Zuffa Boxing's emergence raises questions about the future of boxing promotions. The promotion's focus on well-matched fights and professional presentation could attract a new audience to the sport and challenge the dominance of established promotional companies.

The details

In the main event, Efe Ajagba (20-1-1) needs to solidify his position among the heavyweight contenders, while Charles Martin (30-4-1), a former IBF champion, presents a dangerous challenge. The contrast in styles is clear, with Ajagba relying on size, reach, and a disciplined jab, while Martin is an old-school southpaw puncher. The co-main event features Umar Dzambekov, an Austrian boxer building a strong reputation in the US, who sees Zuffa Boxing as a platform to accelerate his career.

  • Zuffa Boxing 03 is being held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Las Vegas.
  • The prelims start at midnight, with the main card beginning at 3 AM.

The players

Efe Ajagba

A heavyweight boxer with a 20-1-1 record, Ajagba needs to solidify his position among the contenders.

Charles Martin

A former IBF heavyweight champion, Martin presents a dangerous challenge to Ajagba.

Umar Dzambekov

An Austrian boxer building a strong reputation in the US, Dzambekov sees Zuffa Boxing as a platform to accelerate his career.

Zuffa LLC

The parent company of the UFC, Zuffa LLC is venturing into the boxing promotion business with Zuffa Boxing.

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What they’re saying

“Umar Dzambekov emphasizes the professional structure of Zuffa Boxing, comparing it favorably to the UFC's standards and suggesting a higher level of organization than typically found in professional boxing.”

— Umar Dzambekov, Austrian boxer (newsy-today.com)

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The takeaway

Zuffa Boxing's emergence raises questions about the future of boxing promotions, as the promotion's focus on well-matched fights and professional presentation could attract a new audience to the sport and challenge the dominance of established promotional companies.