Alex Pereira, the UFC’s powerhouse striker, is making waves with his latest ambition: a crossover to boxing. Despite UFC President Dana White’s previous reluctance to grant crossover boxing opportunities, Pereira seems to believe that he might be the exception. After conquering Glory Kickboxing as the first two-division simultaneous champion and storming the UFC to achieve double-champ status in only seven fights, the Brazilian sensation has his eyes set on boxing. His confident statement hints that this move might kickstart Dana White’s much-speculated boxing venture—with Pereira leading the charge.

He expressed his desire to the media and now the UFC world is buzzing with the news. The Championship Round X Post read, “Alex Pereira believes that Dana White’s boxing partnership will start with him  “I certainly didn’t have a conversation talking to Dana White about boxing and such, but I feel that this partnership with Dana White will start with me.“

He did reveal that there was no official conversation with the UFC CEO but he feels it might be him! This could channel up to be a huge exception for ‘Poatan’ because, if Dana White allows this, it will be a breakthrough. After all, only Dana’s starboy, Conor McGregor has been allowed to do this in the UFC! Coming back to Pereira’s wishes, he spoke to Schmo and said that he was already training for boxing  This is why the light heavyweight ruler was excited about Dana White’s upcoming move into the boxing business.

He said, “Absolutely I want to express my will to go boxing one day. I think that this partnership of the UFC and boxing is a very good thing going for the sport. Many boxers say that MMA fighters cannot go toe-to-toe with boxing. Alex believe that not only him but many other [MMA] fighters could do that too. This week he’s gonna release a video of him sparring a world famous boxer from Brazil so you guys can see. And definitely he will love to go boxing if Dana White goes.”

The Brazilian is also pumped up to compete with the best and biggest boxers out there so clearly he has a hunger for challenging himself. The Brazilian 205-pound champ has a lot of plans on his plate and there are two more things he wants to accomplish in his career.

What are Alex Pereira’s plans for the future?

Alex Pereira is on an absolute tear, juggling multiple goals that could reshape the UFC landscape. First, he’s determined to reclaim the UFC middleweight championship and is already eyeing a return to that division to challenge Dricus du Plessis. But his ambition doesn’t stop there. Pereira will face Khalil Rountree at UFC 307, sharpening his wrestling skills for the clash.

And while preparing for this fight, Pereira is also helping Jon Jones gear up for his heavyweight showdown against Stipe Miocic. Imagine two of the UFC’s biggest hitters joining forces! Pereira’s intensity goes beyond MMA—he’s been training hard in boxing, having already faced boxers like Demsey McKean, and seems intent on making a serious mark in that ring as well.

He’s even been a backup fighter for UFC 295, 300, and 303, which shows he’s always ready to step in and fight. His ambitions include not only defending his light heavyweight title but even aiming for a future showdown with Jon Jones for the undisputed heavyweight crown.

The big question for fans is, after all of this, when will we see Pereira step into a boxing ring for his debut match? Who do you think could be his ideal first opponent? Drop your thoughts below—we’re just as excited to hear your dream matchups!