Venue, Date, and Time
- Venue: Meta Apex (Meta APEX Arena), Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
- Start Time: Prelims ~6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT); main card ~9:00 PM ET; Palma vs. Rubio Jr. ringwalks projected ~9:30–10:00 PM ET (opening main undercard slot before Salas-Saracho co-main and Opetaia-Glanton main event ~11:00 PM ET onward). Times approximate based on card pace; full event has 7–8 bouts.
Promoted by Zuffa Boxing (Dana White’s boxing venture), sanctioned under standard professional rules.
Injury Report
No injuries reported for either fighter as of March 3, 2026. Both completed final preparations, media, and weigh-in obligations without issues. Palma (San Diego-based) and Rubio Jr. (Whittier, CA) are fully cleared per Zuffa and Nevada commission updates.
Fighter Matchup Breakdown
Adan Palma (14-0-0, 9 KOs, ~64% KO rate)
- Age: 24 (born November 16, 2001)
- Height/Reach: 5’6″ (168 cm)
- Stance: Orthodox
- Nationality/Residence: Mexican (fighting out of San Diego, California, USA)
- Style: Compact power puncher with sharp combinations, body work, and finishing ability. High-volume aggressor who seeks stoppages; solid fundamentals and chin. Zuffa Boxing signee; rising Mexican prospect with recent stoppage momentum.
Pablo Rubio Jr. (“Shark”) (14-0-0, 5 KOs, ~36% KO rate)
- Age: 29
- Height/Reach: 5’9″ (175 cm)
- Stance: Orthodox
- Nationality/Residence: American (born Los Angeles; fights out of Whittier, California)
- Style: Longer-range boxer-puncher with jab, footwork, and durability. Lower KO output but effective volume and experience in longer bouts (more career rounds). Zuffa signee; veteran undefeated prospect with regional wins.
Key Advantages:
- Palma: Youth (5 years younger), higher KO rate/power edge, aggressive style to close distance.
- Rubio Jr.: Reach/height advantage (~3 inches), more pro rounds/experience (debut 2015 vs. Palma’s 2021), potential to box and frustrate if he keeps range.
Classic power prospect vs. durable boxer at featherweight — Palma favored for finishing threat, but Rubio Jr.’s length and activity could extend it.
Recent Form and Fight History
Palma Recent Form (Last 5 – dominant):
Undefeated streak with recent stoppages. Key:
- Recent 2025: KO2 vs. Judy Flores (improved to 14-0).
- Earlier: Multiple regional wins/stoppages in California/Mexico circuits.
Career: 51 pro rounds; 9 KOs show finishing instinct; no deep tests yet but consistent aggression.
Rubio Jr. Recent Form (Last 5 – unbeaten run):
Long undefeated streak since 2015 debut. Key:
- May 17, 2025: Win (decision or late stoppage) in Commerce, CA.
- Earlier: Wins including cut-related bouts (e.g., accidental headbutt issues); regional California fights (Belasco Theater, etc.).
Career: 64 pro rounds; lower KO% but durable, often goes distance; tested in longer fights.
FIGHT ODDS
Adan Palma – 225
Pablo Rubio Jr + 185
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 6, 2026
