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Dana White omits ring card girls at Zuffa Boxing 10 event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Dana White omits ring card girls at Zuffa Boxing 10 event

Summary

Zuffa Boxing 10, held at the 3Arena on August 8, 2026, featured a significant departure from tradition as ring card girls were not present. Dana White explained this unusual choice during a live broadcast, citing UK guidelines that require gender equality, which led him to eliminate ring card girls altogether. The event still showcased close fights, with Callum Walsh winning by unanimous decision and Aaron McKenna claiming the vacant IBF world middleweight title. White's comments have sparked discussions about modern gender equality practices in sports promotions.

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By the Numbers

•Zuffa Boxing 10 took place at the 3Arena on August 8, 2026.
•Callum Walsh remained undefeated, winning via unanimous decision.
•Aaron McKenna captured the vacant IBF world middleweight title.
•Dana White criticized UK guidelines requiring ring card girls and boys.
•This event marks a first in boxing by excluding ring card girls.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White shares bizarre reason behind ring card girl exclusion

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The inclusion of ring card girls at big combat sports events has been a custom for decades, but that could now be another change fans will have to get used to following Zuffa Boxing 10. Zuffa Boxing is Dana White's new passion, seemingly pouring his all into the resurection of a once beautiful ...
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