Canadian boxer Ryan Rozicki, known for his formidable punching power, has inked a multi-fight contract with Zuffa Boxing. Rozicki, nicknamed 'The Bruiser', brings his exceptional skills to Zuffa's impressive cruiserweight lineup, which features champion Jai Opetaia, former titleholder Chris Billam-Smith, and top contender Brandon Glanton. With 21 professional wins under his belt, all but one by knockout, Rozicki has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of boxing.
His only loss came in 2021 against seasoned heavyweight contender Oscar Rivas, who has only been defeated by Dillian Whyte. Since then, Rozicki has remained unbeaten in nine consecutive fights, often drawing sold-out crowds in Nova Scotia.
Notably, he fought for the WBC interim title in a 2024 rematch against Yamil Alberto Peralta, which ended in a draw. Rozicki's notable victories include a win over Olanrewaju Durodola, who had previously gone the distance with Richard Riakporhe and Ilunga Makabu in a world title bout.
In his most recent match, Rozicki secured a second-round knockout against Gerardo Mellado in March. 'I'm eager to start this new chapter and be part of Zuffa's vision,' Rozicki stated. 'My team has worked tirelessly to get me to this point, and I'm confident that I have everything in place to succeed at the highest level. This is a massive platform, and I'm ready to put in the work and make a statement.' The details of Rozicki's Zuffa Boxing debut will be announced in the coming weeks.