As Zuffa Boxing prepares to launch in 2026, UFC president Dana White is doubling down on his plan to reform, not replace, the sport’s fractured foundation. Speaking on The 3 Knockdown Rule podcast, White outlined his blueprint: preserve the Muhammad Ali Act, add new provisions to strengthen it, and rebuild boxing “from the ground up” through a unified league model complete with in-house belts, Paramount+ distribution, and a 12-event annual schedule.
Dana White says what really separates the UFC from boxing is the trust built with fans
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“We’re Going to Add On, Not Take Away”
White addressed criticism surrounding his support of the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act (H.