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Mario Lopez takes over as host of DAZN's Inside the Ring

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:30 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Mario Lopez takes over as host of DAZN's Inside the Ring

Summary

DAZN announced that Mario Lopez will be the new host of Inside the Ring, effective immediately. The change follows the departure of former host Max Kellerman and analyst LeSean McCoy, who will not be returning for the show's second season. Boxing insider Mike Coppinger will also return to the program, which is set to stream twice weekly on DAZN Boxing and Ring Magazine’s YouTube channels. Lopez has a strong background in boxing commentary and has previously co-hosted a boxing podcast. The changes coincide with DAZN reportedly acquiring a controlling interest in Ring Magazine.

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•Mario Lopez named new host of Inside the Ring on DAZN
•Max Kellerman and LeSean McCoy will not return
•Mike Coppinger continues as insider on the show
•Inside the Ring will stream twice a week
•DAZN reportedly acquires interest in Ring Magazine

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1:30 AMYahoo Sports — DAZN replaces Max Kellerman with Mario Lopez as ‘Inside the Ring’ host

What they're saying

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DAZN announced Tuesday morning that Saved By The Bell and Extra alum Mario Lopez would be joining its Inside the Ring show. What it didn’t mention was that former host Max Kellerman and analyst LeSean McCoy wouldn’t be there to greet him. According to Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports, they will not be returning for…
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