Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler Headlines Zuffa Boxing 9 at MSG on July 26
Zuffa Boxing 9 lands at Madison Square Garden’s Infosys Theater on Sunday, July 26, with Edgar Berlanga taking on Steven Butler in the main event and Richardson Hitchins facing Ricardo Salas in the co-feature. For boxing apparel enthusiasts, Zuffa events have become appointment viewing not just for the action but for the merchandise drops and custom ring gear that accompany each card.
Berlanga vs Butler: Super Middleweight Collision
Brooklyn native Edgar Berlanga (23-2, 18 KOs) steps back into the ring for the first time since July 2025, looking to rebound in a 10-round super middleweight bout. His opponent, Montreal’s Steven Butler (37-5-1, 31 KOs), enters on a high note after a second-round knockout victory over Ramadan Hiseni in March. Both fighters are known for bringing intensity — and custom fight-night gear — to the ring.
Berlanga’s walkout attire has always been part of the show. The Puerto Rican-born Brooklyn fighter routinely wears custom embroidered robes that pay homage to his heritage, with bold Puerto Rican flag colors and intricate detailing. After the fight, his signed gloves and fight-worn trunks often find their way to charity auctions and memorabilia collectors. Butler, meanwhile, favors sleek, modern designs with Canadian maple leaf motifs — expect more of the same for his MSG debut.
Hitchins vs Salas: Welterweight Clash
Former IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins (20-0, 8 KOs) moves up to welterweight for the first time following his stoppage of George Kambosos Jr. He faces Mexico City’s Ricardo Salas (24-2-2, 18 KOs), who impressed in his Zuffa debut with an eighth-round TKO over Jesus Saracho.
Hitchins, a Brooklynite like Berlanga, has been building his brand beyond the ring. His training gear line — featuring compression tops, custom shorts, and branded hoodies — has become popular among fans who train serious. Watch for limited-edition “Hitchins Division” merchandise to drop around fight week, including T-shirts, snapback caps, and commemorative event posters.
Tickets and Broadcast Info
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 19 at 10:00 AM ET via Ticketmaster. UFC Fight Club members get early access on June 17. The event streams live on Paramount+ in the U.S., Latin America, Brazil, and Canada, and on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland.
For fans who want to show up in boxing-inspired style, check out our full boxing apparel collection for training tees, fight-week hoodies, and premium-inspired gear that keeps you looking sharp whether you’re ringside or at home watching the broadcast.
Additional bouts for Zuffa Boxing 9 are expected to be announced shortly. Keep an eye on official Zuffa merchandise channels for fight-week apparel drops and limited-edition collaborations.