Robert Meriwether III has experienced the inaugural defeat of his professional boxing career at Zuffa Boxing 5. This significant setback comes after his outspoken declarations stating that he was exclusively focused on acquiring The Ring and Zuffa titles, publicly downplaying the importance of major sanctioning body championships from organizations like the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF.
The previously undefeated lightweight contender, whose professional record now stands at 10-1, was handed a majority decision loss by Tony Hirsch Jr. The pivotal bout unfolded at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, marking an immediate and substantial shift in Meriwether’s promising career trajectory.
