Valenzuela, Bohachuk Secure Wins In Zuffa Boxing 2

The Zuffa Boxing 02 event took place on February 1, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, marking another chapter in the growing Zuffa Boxing promotion (tied to the UFC’s parent company). This card featured high-level action across several weight classes, with former champions and rising contenders delivering memorable performances. The event aired on platforms like Paramount+ and drew attention for its blend of technical boxing and crowd-pleasing exchanges.

The main event and co-main event stood out, particularly involving Jose Valenzuela and Serhii Bohachuk, two fighters with strong pedigrees who were central to the night’s narrative. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key bouts, results, and implications.

Main Event: Jose Valenzuela vs. Diego Torres (Lightweight, 10 Rounds)

In the headline fight, former WBA super lightweight world champion Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela (Mexico, now 15-3, 9 KOs) made a successful drop to lightweight, defeating Diego “Azabache” Torres (Mexico, 22-2 entering the fight, 19 KOs) by unanimous decision. All three judges scored it 99-91 in Valenzuela’s favor, reflecting his dominance over the majority of the contest.

Valenzuela, returning after a lengthy layoff, showcased his experience and adaptability in the new division. He overcame an early scare and an aggressive start from Torres, who brought heavy power and pressure. Valenzuela adjusted by using superior footwork, ring generalship, and volume punching to pull away in the later rounds, winning what many observers counted as nine of the ten frames.

This victory served as a strong Zuffa Boxing debut for Valenzuela, earning him Performance of the Night honors in some outlets. It positions him well for bigger opportunities at 135 pounds, where the lightweight division remains stacked with talent. For Torres, the loss halts his momentum but highlights his ability to test even seasoned fighters early.

Co-Main Event: Serhii Bohachuk vs. Radzhab Butaev (Middleweight, 10 Rounds)

The co-feature delivered the night’s most intense action, as Serhii Bohachuk (Ukraine, now 27-3, 24 KOs) edged out Radzhab Butaev (Russia, falling to 15-2 or 16-2 depending on sources, 12 KOs) by split decision. The scorecards varied: two judges favored Bohachuk at 96-94, while one scored it 96-94 for Butaev (some reports noted slight variations like 95-94 or 97-92, but the consensus was a narrow split win for Bohachuk).

Bohachuk, a former interim WBA super welterweight champion, moved up to 160 pounds and engaged in a grueling, high-output war. The bout featured sustained pocket exchanges, with both men landing heavy shots throughout. Bohachuk’s higher volume and aggression in key rounds (particularly the championship rounds, where he swept the final three on some cards) proved decisive. Many pre-fight predictions pegged this as a potential Fight of the Night—and it delivered, earning that exact bonus in official acknowledgments.

This win gets Bohachuk back on track after previous setbacks, proving his resilience and adaptability to a new weight class. Butaev, a former WBA regular welterweight titleholder, showed his toughness but couldn’t overcome Bohachuk’s late surge. The close nature of the decision leaves room for debate and potential rematch talk.

Other Notable Results on the Card

• Radivoje Kalajdzic secured a TKO victory

• Additional undercard bouts contributed to a solid night of action, though the focus remained on the top two fights.