Jake Paul challenges Dana White over changing views on boxing bodies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Jake Paul has criticized UFC President Dana White for reversing his position on boxing sanctioning bodies. Initially, White had stated he wanted nothing to do with the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO for his Zuffa Boxing promotion. However, White recently indicated a willingness to work with these organizations on a case-by-case basis. Paul called attention to this shift in stance, arguing for greater alignment between promoters and sanctioning bodies to benefit boxers. White's change comes as the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act is pending a Senate vote, which could significantly alter the boxing regulatory.
- •Jake Paul critiques Dana White's softened stance on boxing bodies.
- •White initially denied interest in working with major sanctioning organizations.
- •He expressed willingness to discuss opportunities for fighters working towards major titles.
- •The Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act could change regulatory dynamics for boxing organizations.
- •Zuffa Boxing has started signing high-profile fighters and co-promoting major bouts.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jake Paul calls out Dana White over Zuffa Boxing’s sanctioning shift
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Paul calls out Dana White for softening stance on boxing sanctioning bodies
"Dana White not long ago was adamant about having "no interest whatsoever" in Zuffa working with the four major boxing organizations. What changed?
"Jake Paul has called out Dana White over his softened stance on boxing’s traditional organizations.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 7:00 AMJake Paul calls out Dana White over Zuffa Boxing’s sanctioning shift
Jake Paul has called out Dana White over his softened stance on boxing’s traditional organizations.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:20 PMJake Paul calls out Dana White for softening stance on boxing sanctioning bodies
Dana White not long ago was adamant about having "no interest whatsoever" in Zuffa working with the four major boxing organizations. What changed?
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