Vinny's Corner

Zuffa Boxing 06: Mosley Jr. vs. Bohachuk took place on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The eight-bout card streamed live on Paramount+ (prelims starting around 6 p.m. ET, main card at 9 p.m. ET). It featured a mix of established names, prospects, and undefeated fighters, with Shane Mosley Jr. making a strong promotional debut in the main event.045

Shane Mosley Jr. def. Serhii Bohachuk via TKO

The headline bout delivered drama as 35-year-old Mosley Jr. (entering 22-5) upset the favored Ukrainian veteran Bohachuk (entering ~27-3, a former interim titlist at 154 lbs moving up). Mosley started strong behind his jab, controlling the early rounds. Bohachuk found his rhythm mid-fight and traded aggressively, landing solid shots (including a notable right cross late in Round 1).

Mosley stayed composed in the pocket. In Round 5–6, he landed heavy punches that hurt Bohachuk. Late in Round 6, Mosley dropped him with a right hook (preceded by body work), then unleashed a finishing barrage after Bohachuk beat the count. Referee Thomas Taylor stopped the contest.

This marked Mosley’s first KO in three years and a career-best win. Post-fight, he called out Irish contender Callum Walsh and declared, “I just can’t wait to be king!” The victory positioned him as a middleweight contender in Zuffa Boxing.

Julian “Hammer Hands” Rodriguez def. James Perella via Unanimous Decision

New Jersey’s Rodriguez (improving to 26-1, 15 KOs) dominated Massachusetts’ previously undefeated Perella. Despite a height/reach disadvantage, Rodriguez closed distance effectively after the early rounds. He scored a knockdown in Round 4 with a big right-left combination and controlled the rest of the fight with effective pressure and cleaner punching. Perella survived but offered little offense. Rodriguez earned a landslide victory.

Andreas Katzourakis def. Misael Rodriguez via Unanimous Decision

Greek prospect Katzourakis (now 17-0) won his Zuffa debut against fellow undefeated contender Misael Rodriguez (16-0 entering). Rodriguez had early success, but Katzourakis imposed pressure in the trenches from Round 2 onward, outworking him at close range with a high pace and combinations to head and body. Rodriguez showed grit and pushed back late, but Katzourakis earned the clear nod in a competitive, action-packed bout.

Suray Mahmutovic def. Raphael Monny via Split Decision

San Francisco’s Mahmutovic pulled off an upset over previously undefeated Frenchman Monny (9-0 entering). Mahmutovic outboxed Monny early but was dropped by a big overhand right. He recovered well, controlled most of the fight from range, and did enough to earn the split decision despite Monny’s power shots. Mahmutovic moved to 9-1-1.

Other Notable Prelims

• Lightweight (8 rounds): Ivan Ortiz def. Justin Viloria via Unanimous Decision (78-73, 76-75, 76-75). Both entered undefeated; it was a high-octane war with big exchanges. Ortiz scored a key knockdown late and got the nod, improving to 13-0-2. Viloria dropped to 12-1.
• Heavyweight (8 rounds): Da’Mazion Vanhouter def. Raphael Murphy via TKO (Round 1, 1:06). The 21-year-old prospect overwhelmed the veteran with speed and power for a quick finish, building on his prior Zuffa showing.

Additional prelim bouts (e.g., involving prospects like Emiliano Cardenas or Rakhmatullo Boymatov) rounded out the card, maintaining the event’s reputation for action.

Overall Event Takeaways

Zuffa Boxing 06 was another solid showcase for the promotion (backed by Dana White/Zuffa), emphasizing developing talent and recognizable names on a Paramount+ platform. Mosley Jr.’s upset TKO stole the show and injected excitement into the middleweight picture, while prospects like Rodriguez, Katzourakis, and Vanhouter continued building momentum. The card delivered knockouts, decisions, and comebacks in front of a Las Vegas crowd at the intimate Meta APEX venue.

Fights were competitive with good pace, aligning with Zuffa’s goal of accessible, high-quality boxing without traditional PPV pricing. Post-event buzz focused on Mosley’s performance and potential future matchups.

By Vincent