Dana White, as anticipated, expressed disapproval regarding the recent boxing contest featuring Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul, which garnered significant widespread attention on the Netflix platform. While the encounter attracted substantial global viewership, the event unfolded in a largely ludicrous manner, with the generally unremarkable affair culminating in Joshua securing a finish against Paul within the distance, marking the latter’s inaugural stoppage defeat.
Given White’s continued efforts to expand his presence within the boxing arena, demonstrated by his announcement of Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford and the forthcoming introduction of Zuffa Boxing, it is quite understandable that the UFC chief would be asked for his perspective on the AJ-Paul confrontation. Furthermore, the established animosity between Paul and White contributes to the contextual background of the situation. In a discussion with Complex, a segment of which was shared on the X account @acdmma_, White articulated,
“It’s just not what I do. I think everybody that was involved in that thing should be embarrassed. It’s crazy that that fight was even allowed to happen.”
Dana White’s outlook on potential and improbable matchups for the UFC White House event
Building upon his previous statement and shifting focus to his actual endeavors, Dana White offered some insights into which potential matchups might feature on the highly anticipated UFC White House card scheduled for this Summer. The June 2026 occasion was discussed in the same aforementioned interview with Complex, where White unequivocally dismissed the notion of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler occurring at this imminent gathering.
The UFC executive mentioned that the organization had shown interest in pursuing that particular fight a few years prior, but it appears enthusiasm for the concept has distinctly waned. White even seemed to lack confidence in the general prospect of ‘The Notorious’ making a comeback for an event of that nature, especially considering McGregor’s absence from competition for nearly half a decade now.
When questioned about a bout between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira, White appeared somewhat reserved regarding Jones’s dependability for participating in such a distinct event. While Dana White did seem intrigued by ‘Bones’ facing ‘Poatan’, he notably included a stipulation that his interest would hinge on the fight taking place at 205 pounds. This point is significant, as Pereira has reportedly been advocating for a heavyweight clash with Jones, aiming to initiate a path toward an unprecedented UFC title in a third weight class.
