Dana White has addressed growing speculation linking several major boxing stars, including Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney, to Zuffa Boxing following the promotion’s latest event.
Speaking during the post-fight press conference after Zuffa Boxing 06, White discussed the organization’s long-term plans while responding to questions regarding fighters potentially joining the promotion in the future.
Rumors surrounding Stevenson intensified recently after the undefeated champion publicly called out Conor Benn following his victory over Teofimo Lopez. Meanwhile, speculation around Haney increased after cryptic comments from his father, Bill Haney, about a reported $100 million offer.
White hints major fighters could join Zuffa Boxing
When asked directly about reports linking Stevenson and Haney to Zuffa Boxing, White suggested that many of boxing’s biggest names could eventually end up under the promotion’s banner.
“Possibly,” White said. “Listen, at the end of the day, I think that everybody’s going to be here at Zuffa boxing.”
A reporter then specifically referenced Bill Haney’s recent post regarding the alleged massive contract offer connected to Haney’s future.
White doubled down on his earlier statement.
“I think that everybody’s going to be here at Zuffa boxing,” he repeated.
White also reminded reporters that he previously asked fans and media to judge the promotion’s progress over a longer period of time rather than immediately.
“I said at the end of 2026, right?” White explained. “You guys, most of you guys were here for the first press conference that we had. I said, ‘Judge us by our body of work as we head into ’27.’”
The UFC president pointed to the promotion’s rapid development over the past few months as proof that the project is moving in the right direction.
“Look at what we’ve done in just four months,” White said.
“Look at tonight.”
White believes rivalries will naturally grow inside Zuffa Boxing
White also explained that the promotion’s goal is to build its own ecosystem of fighters and rivalries gradually.
“And they’re only going to get better,” he said.
According to White, as more fighters enter the promotion, natural storylines and callouts will continue forming organically.
“What starts to happen is when you start from the bottom up and you start to build your way up, you then have all these built-in storylines,” White explained.
“And now you already have guys calling out other guys inside our universe here.”
White ultimately made it clear that Zuffa Boxing intends to attract as much elite talent as possible in the coming years.
“We want everybody,” he said. “We want everybody to fight here.”
Since launching, Zuffa Boxing has already secured several notable signings across multiple weight classes.
The promotion’s growing roster includes names such as Conor Benn, Jai Opetaia, Richardson Hitchins, Edgar Berlanga, Chris Billam-Smith, and Shane Mosley Jr.
Opetaia recently became Zuffa Boxing’s first official champion, while Hitchins signed a multi-fight deal earlier this year.
In the next few weeks, more clarity is expected regarding the rumors surrounding Stevenson and Haney, and whether there is genuine interest behind the growing links to Zuffa Boxing.
