Brandun Lee, undefeated local boxer, signs with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) - La Quinta's Brandun Lee is set to return to the ring soon, signing with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing organization.

Lee announced the signing on Monday on his Instagram. He added that a fight announcement is on the way.

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Lee is 30-0 with 23 knockouts. He last fought in June, winning by unanimous decision against Elias Damian Araujo.

Last year, Lee earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from CSUSB.

"I finished my schooling. I graduated with my bachelor's in criminal justice. And I've been telling everybody, I'm out of hibernation, I'm ready to eat," Lee told News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur prior to his return fight.

"I'm out of hibernation and I'm ready to eat."

11 months since his last fight, @Brandun_Lee is ready for his return to the ring. The 26-year-old can get to 30-0 with a win Saturday, fighting on the undercard of #MielnickiGardzielik in Newark, NJ. @KESQ @ESPNPlus @KenjiitoKESQ pic.twitter.com/CaKowwtg0E

— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) June 18, 2025

Zuffa Boxing is a newer organization founded by UFC CEO Dana White and Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Saudi Arabian General Entertainment Authority and operated by TKO Group Holdings, owners of UFC and WWE. It started up last June and launched with the blockbuster Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford fight. Fight cards stream on Paramount+.