UFC CEO Dana White has his sights set on a new frontier – boxing. At the Calum Walsh vs Przemyslaw Runowski pre-fight Q&A session, the UFC boss sent shockwaves through the combat sports world. What did he have to say? White announced, “I’ve never said (something I don’t do), and we’ve been kicking the whole boxing thing around for a long time. You’ve never heard me commit and say ‘I’m in.’ I’m in.”

But how does Dana White, the mastermind behind the UFC’s massive success, plan to shake up the world of boxing? After all, in the past, he has been vocal about his issues with sport and how it’s promoted. Well, the man himself recently gave us a peek into his grand ambitions. And it looks like some prominent names in the boxing world will be a part of White’s upcoming plans!

Dana White reveals Eddie Hearn and Terence Crawford in his crosshairs for a foray into the world of boxing

In a recent interview shared by MMA Junkie on Instagram, UFC boss Dana White stated, “We’ll see how this thing works. People have been talking about the demise of boxing for 30 years, and we’re still here talking about boxing right now. I have always had an idea of how I thought it should be done. I don’t know if that’s possible, but we’re gonna find out. I’m coming in guns a blazing.”

So, what does White’s boxing takeover look like? First, he plans to base his boxing operations at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. White shared that his team is already doing construction, setting the stage for what could be a new era in boxing. And with the ‘Performance Institute’—a state-of-the-art facility used by UFC athletes—available to contracted fighters, boxers under White’s banner will have access to top-tier training resources.

But who will White work within this ambitious venture? Well, the UFC boss seems to have a long list of potential collaborators. White further revealed, “I like Eddie Hearn very much. Eddie Hearn was at the, at the Sphere fight. He came early before the fight started. I have a great relationship with him. I have a great relationship with the Warrens. Obviously, love Tom Loeffler and his matchmaking and what he does. Yeah. I would I would probably be working with a lot of people.”

What about the boxers themselves? Will Dana White be working with big names? The UFC boss didn’t reveal the specifics but confirmed, “Like Terence (Crawford) too. I’ll let you know the plan when the when all the when everything’s done.”

Intriguing, right? With a roster that could include some of the biggest names in boxing, White’s foray into the sport might be a game-changer and turn the combat sports world upside down! And it’s not just the fans who are excited, a boxing heavyweight legend has also given his stamp of approval to Dana White’s boxing ambition!

‘Iron Mike’ on board with White bringing the UFC mentality to boxing

Mike Tyson, the iconic heavyweight, is fired up. Why? Because UFC CEO Dana White has finally committed to entering the world of boxing. For years, White teased the idea of Zuffa Boxing. Now, he’s ready to take the plunge, and Tyson couldn’t be happier.

On a recent appearance on the ‘It Is What It Is’ podcast, Tyson shared, “That’s going to be the best thing to happen to boxing just like UFC. If you’re in UFC and if anybody’s booing the fight, you’re not going to see that guy. His next fight is going to be in South Dakota somewhere. Only good fights.”

Tyson envisions the same for boxing under White’s leadership—no more bad fights, no more second chances. With the Apex as a central hub, possible partnerships with figures like Eddie Hearn, and maybe even massive stars like Terence Crawford, it looks like Dana White is building something significant. Will his plans shake up the boxing world the way he revolutionized MMA? Let us know what you think in the comments below!