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The former two-division world champion reacted after Lou DiBella claimed White was already a better promoter, pointing to his achievements in the UFC and financial support as Zuffa Boxing begins to expand.

Malignaggi rejected this idea, arguing that White’s boxing record was still too circumscribed to support this thesis.

“We haven’t seen enough of Dana White in boxing,” Malignaggi told Boxingscene about Zuffa. “He’s been pretty average so far.”

He added that while White has plenty of financial support, that alone does not guarantee success in a sport that operates differently from mixed martial arts.

“There is a gigantic war chest, but he can still throw the whole bag and fail,” Malignaggi said.

Instead, Malignaggi pointed to Hearn’s achievements, citing the number of champions produced under Matchroom Boxing and the company’s continued presence around the world.

“Eddie Hearn is the better promoter at the moment,” he said. “He created more champions. He does more.”

Trainer Stephen Edwards also questioned DiBella’s stance, noting that Zuffa Boxing is still in its early stages and has not yet produced enough results to warrant comparison.

White has begun to put together a lineup that includes Jai Opetaia and Richardson Hitchins, but his long-term impact on boxing remains unconfirmed.

Malignaggi’s point comes down to results. Zuffa has signed names such as Jai Opetaia and Conor Benn, but early performances have yet to force the rest of the sport to respond.

There is no milestone event or signature night involved. Hearn, in turn, has spent years building champions and guiding sanctioning bodies to make grave fights. Until Zuffa delivers something at this level, claims of its dominance continue to outweigh what has actually been produced.

Teddy Atlas believes one fighter has a slight advantage ahead of Saturday’s clash between David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez.

It looks like Benavidez will become a three-division world champion next weekend as he makes an ambitious move up to cruiserweight to challenge unified champion Ramirez for his WBA and WBO titles at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

With just a few hours left until the fight, respected coach-turned-analyst Atlas gave his final verdict on the fight: reveal in The Fight that he felt the “Mexican Monster” should win the competitive battle.

“I like Benavidez. I think it will be a close fight. It will be a good fight and a really competitive fight where I wouldn’t be shocked even if there was a possibility of a draw.

“I think Benavidez’s speed will be a factor and his ability to get open in those sets, but Ramirez’s stability and his skill… Benavidez will connect with punches and hit you, especially if he puts you on the ropes, but Ramirez will hit you as well.

“He can counter punch. He can mix well, he can fight inside and out, they both love to hit the body. I think it’s going to be a very close, competitive fight.”

“A little more pure talent on Benavidez’s side, but don’t forget that talent is to be stable, reliable and consistent, and Ramirez is like that. I like Benavidez in a really close fight.”

One of the people who does not agree with Atlas is Ramirez’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya, who criticized the “Mexican Monster’s” chin before Saturday’s fight and believes that his protégé will win by knockout.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. may lose his ability to travel abroad after the IRS decided to revoke his U.S. passport due to a $7.25 million tax debt. The move puts his planned June exhibition in Greece at risk and disrupts the rest of his overseas schedule.

The development of the situation was first reported by Mike Coppinger, citing documents reviewed by The Ring. The debt relates to unpaid federal taxes for 2018 and 2023, and the lien was filed in Las Vegas in March 2026.

The passport restriction poses an immediate problem with Mayweather’s scheduled June 27 fight against Mike Zambidis in Greece, as well as discussions about a potential September fight with Mike Tyson.

This development also comes as separate talks are ongoing about a possible rematch with Manny Pacquiao, adding further uncertainty to Mayweather’s exhibition schedule.

This isn’t the first time Mayweather has faced grave tax issues, as he has already dealt with high-value IRS liens during his career. The current notice, however, directly impacts his ability to leave the United States, making it a more immediate obstacle than previous financial disputes.

If the passport drive continues, Mayweather’s upcoming exhibitions may need to be postponed, moved or canceled altogether.

This is a uncommon case where business outside the ring could interrupt a show before it even started.

Mayweather is no stranger to the IRS. He famously pledged $22 million after the 2015 fight with Pacquiao and issued a $7.2 million bond in 2010. However, these were mainly debt collection disputes. This current move against his travel privileges creates a ‘red alert’ scenario.

If his legal team fails to quickly secure a stay or a formal payment plan, we could see a shift where Money will be forced to keep its exhibitions solely within U.S. borders. For a player who has recently enjoyed tax-free, high-guarantee environments in Dubai and Japan, this is a significant blow to the bottom line.