British light heavyweight contender Zak Chelli has signed a multi-fight agreement with Zuffa Boxing, the promotion announced Wednesday, November 4. The move gives the 28-year-old from Fulham a new promotional home following his breakthrough victory over David Morrell. Chelli’s first opponent and date under the deal have not yet been announced, so the confirmed development is his signing rather than a new fight booking.
Chelli (17-3-1, 9 KOs) produced one of the year’s notable upsets in May when he stopped the heavily favored Morrell in the 10th round in Manchester after accepting the assignment on short notice. The victory changed the conversation around a boxer who had already won English, British and Commonwealth honors at lower weights. He also works as a supply teacher in Surrey, an unusual second career for a contender now positioned for bigger opportunities at 175 pounds.
The signing places Chelli within Zuffa’s expanding light heavyweight lineup and returns his future bouts to Sky Sports audiences in the United Kingdom. It also raises the stakes for his next opponent selection: another established contender could turn the Morrell win from a career-defining surprise into the start of a genuine world-title campaign. For now, neither an eliminator nor a championship fight has been announced. The next meaningful update will be Zuffa’s confirmation of Chelli’s debut date and opponent.