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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.

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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.

Floyd Mayweather Sr. had only one name in mind when asked who he thought was the greatest boxer in boxing history.

Mayweather Sr., after more than 50 years in the sport, is well-equipped to answer this question. He made his professional debut in 1974 and took part in 35 competitions, including a fight with the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard.

Mayweather Sr. is perhaps best known for his training career, as he trained his son Floyd Jr to numerous world titles and also spent stints in the corner for the likes of Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton.

In recent years, Mayweather Sr. has shared his thoughts on a wide range of topics from the world of boxing, as well in the restored cliprevealed that he thinks Earnie Shavers is the hardest hitter in the history of the sport.

“Earnie shavers! [Asked, not Mike Tyson?] Earnie Shavers!”

This is a view shared by many other fighters, and it’s effortless to see why – 70 of Shavers’ 76 claimed wins have been by knockout, 23 of them in the first round.

Although he unsuccessfully challenged for the world heavyweight title twice, he demonstrated his immense strength in both of those fights, knocking down Muhammad Ali in the second round of their 1977 fight and defeating Larry Holmes in the seventh round of their 1979 battle.

Shavers sadly passed away in September 2022 at the age of 78 after a low illness, but it is clear that boxing fans will forever remember him as one of the most powerful men to ever grace the sport.