{"id":58450,"date":"2026-04-16T15:05:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/ryan-rozicki-hard-punching-canadian-cruiserweight-signs-multi-fight-deal-with-zuffa-boxing-im-ready-to-make-a-statement-boxing-news\/16\/04\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T15:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:06:06","slug":"ryan-rozicki-hard-punching-canadian-cruiserweight-signs-multi-fight-deal-with-zuffa-boxing-im-ready-to-make-a-statement-boxing-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/ryan-rozicki-hard-punching-canadian-cruiserweight-signs-multi-fight-deal-with-zuffa-boxing-im-ready-to-make-a-statement-boxing-news\/16\/04\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryan Rozicki: Hard-punching Canadian cruiserweight signs multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing | ‘I’m ready to make a statement’ | Boxing News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hard-punching cruiserweight Ryan Rozicki has signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing.<\/p>\n

Rozicki, from Canada and known as ‘The Bruiser’, is the latest addition to the new promotional powerhouse’s loaded cruiserweight stable that includes champion Jai Opetaia, former world titlist Chris Billam-Smith and top contender Brandon Glanton.<\/p>\n

Rozicki is a knockout artist. The world-level operator has 21 professional victories with all but one of them coming inside the distance.<\/p>\n

His lone defeat came in 2021 via decision to long-time heavyweight contender Oscar Rivas, who in turn has only lost to Dillian Whyte. Rozicki is unbeaten in nine fights since the Rivas setback, often fighting in front of sold-out crowds in Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n

He has boxed for a WBC interim title when Yamil Alberto Peralta held him to a draw in their 2024 rematch.<\/p>\n

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Former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith has signed with Zuffa Boxing and he already has Jai Opetaia in his sights<\/span>
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Rozicki scored a good win the year before too when he halted Olanrewaju Durodola, who had lasted five rounds with Richard Riakporhe, a huge puncher, and seven rounds with Ilunga Makabu in their world title fight.<\/p>\n

The Canadian last fought in March when he scored a second-round knockout over Gerardo Mellado.<\/p>\n

“I’m excited for this next chapter and the opportunity to be part of what Zuffa is building,” Rozicki said.<\/p>\n

“My team has done an incredible job getting me to this point and making sure everything is in place for me to succeed at the highest level.<\/p>\n

“This is a big platform, and I’m ready to get to work and make a statement.”<\/p>\n

Rozicki’s Zuffa Boxing debut will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Hard-punching cruiserweight Ryan Rozicki has signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing. Rozicki, from Canada and known as ‘The Bruiser’, is the