Former title challenger Edgar Berlanga is making his return in the Main Event of Zuffa Boxing 09 against Steven Butler in a 10-round Super Middleweight contest. In the co-main event, IBF Super Lightweight Champion Richardson Hitchins moves up to Welterweight to take on Ricardo Salas. Berlanga and Hitchins were two of Zuffa Boxing’s biggest recent signings.
Below is everything you need to know about tonight’s boxing card headlined by Berlanga vs. Butler, including the start time, how to watch, location, and full card.
Berlanga is 23-2 with 18 knockouts but is coming off a knockout loss against Hamzah Sheeraz in July 2025. He is currently 1-2 in his previous three contests. Butler’s record stands at 38-5-1 with 32 wins by knockout and is in the midst of a four fight winning streak. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Berlanga is -370 in this fight as Butler is a +275 underdog.
Hitchins has an undefeated record of 20-0 and is coming off a knockout over George Kambosos Jr. in June 2025, which was his first win by stoppage since 2022. Salas, 24-2-2, is on a 10-fight unbeaten streak and has scored two consecutive knockouts. In this contest, Hitchins is a massive -800 favorite with Salas as a +500 underdog.
How to Watch
This card will be airing on Paramount+ beginning with the Prelims at 5:00 p.m. ET and continuing with the Main Card at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Fight Card
Main Card
Middleweight Bout: Edgar Berlanga (-370) vs. Steven Butler (+275)
Welterweight Bout: Richardson Hitchins (-800) vs. Ricardo Salas (+500)
Middleweight Bout: Jalil Hackett (-185) vs Sergiy Derevyanchenko (+145)
Prelims
Heavyweight Bout: Otto Wallin (-225) vs. Vladyslav Sirenko (+175)
Welterweight Bout: Emiliano Moreno (-285) vs. Arnold Gonzalez (+220)
Heavyweight Bout: Kashaun Davis (-190) vs. Mihai Nistor (+150)
Featherweight Bout: Troy Nash(-800) vs. Ethan Perez (+500)
Super Featherweight Bout: Dominique Francis (-175) vs. Andres Sosa (+140)
Zuffa Boxing 09 Location
This event is taking place in New York City at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Zuffa Boxing 09 FAQ
When is Zuffa Boxing 09?
The upcoming boxing card, headlined by Edgar Berlanga vs. Steven Butler, takes place on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
What time does Zuffa Boxing 09 start?
This card begins at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET with the Prelims and concludes at 8:00 p.m. ET with the Main Card.
How can I watch Zuffa Boxing 09?
Fans can watch this event on Paramount+.
Where is Zuffa Boxing 09 taking place?
This card will be held in New York City at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden.
What fights are on the Zuffa Boxing 09 card?
The card includes Edgar Berlanga vs. Steven Butler and Richardson Hitchins vs. Ricardo Salas.
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