Zuffa Boxing founder Dana
White hopes to add Gervonta Davis to the promotion’s growing
stable before potentially matching him up against Shakur
Stevenson.

Following Zuffa Boxing 9 in New York, White addressed the
possibility of booking a blockbuster showdown between Stevenson and
Davis, revealing that he has already held discussions with the
latter, having already signed the former.

Zuffa Boxing's Shakur Stevenson deal could lead to talks with
Gervonta Davis

White admitted that he has spoken to Davis and he's definitely
interested in working together in the future.

“I don't know [about booking Tank vs. Shakur],†White said. “I do
love Tank Davis. I'm actually a fan and we've talked to them. I
don't want to speak for him or whatever, but I have talked to him
and I'm a fan.â€

Stevenson recently signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing,
immediately fueling speculation about potential marquee matchups
under the promotion’s banner. A clash with Davis has long been
regarded as one of boxing's biggest fights.

Davis has not competed since fighting Lamont Roach Jr. to a
controversial draw in March 2025. A proposed bout against Jake Paul was
later scrapped amid legal issues, though accusations of domestic
violence against “Tank†were ultimately dropped.

While White did not confirm any agreement with Davis, he reiterated
that Zuffa Boxing's goal remains to make the biggest fights
available.

“You can make these fights and we can only hope,†White said. “We
knew tonight's main event was going to be good, but you don't know
until it plays out. I'm looking to make all the big fights that are
out there.â€

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White has shared a
timeline for Conor
McGregor's recovery following the Irish star's anticlimactic
return at
UFC 329.

McGregor's long-awaited comeback lasted just 69 seconds as the
former two-division champion suffered a knee injury in his rematch
against Max
Holloway with the first kick he threw. With one fight remaining
in his contract, “Notorious†has begun his rehabilitation and has
his sights set on his Octagon return. White has now weighed in on
when McGregor will be back.

Dana White updates Conor McGregor's UFC return after ACL and
meniscus injury

Days after losing to Holloway, McGregor revealed that he suffered
an ACL and meniscus injury. The Irishman later claimed that he's
targeting a return for the summer of 2027. Speaking to reporters
following Zuffa Boxing 9, White revealed that McGregor is expected
to be sidelined for a year.

McGregor recently shared a video on Instagram of his
rehabilitation, prompting speculation about his recovery. White has
now confirmed and reiterated the return timeline.

“I have no idea,†White said when asked about McGregor's Instagram
post. “We had him on FaceTime tonight, ringside, but you know,
Conor McGregor's out for a year.â€

McGregor is eyeing International Fight Week in 2027 for the final
bout of his UFC contract.

Dana White just confirmed Conor
McGregor will be out for a year pic.twitter.com/2a6BBWgGss

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch)
July 27, 2026

Conor
McGregor announced that his fight next year will be his
last.

‘The Last Dance’ for the Notorious 😤 pic.twitter.com/9buqU8IfrT

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)
July 27, 2026

Islam
Makhachev believes he already knows Ian Garry's
strategy for their upcoming
Ultimate Fighting Championship title clash.

The reigning welterweight champion's first title defense will be
against Garry at UFC
330 on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia and the
Russian says he has spent his entire training camp preparing for
his Irish counterpart's evasive, movement-heavy fighting style.

Islam Makhachev prepares for Ian Garry's movement-heavy style
ahead of UFC 330 welterweight title fight

Ahead of his title defense, Makhachev broke down the matchup and
Garry's skill set. The former lightweight champ claims he's
prepared to chase “The Future†in their upcoming bout, given how
the latter has mostly fought on the back foot.

“His skills: I just have to run in this camp too much because I
have to follow him,†Makhachev told MMA Fighting. “He runs too
much. I know his game plan. We always see his fights. He has the
same style always. I will try to catch him, take him down, just
what I did with my old opponents.â€

Garry has trained alongside former UFC lightweight champion
Charles
“Do Bronxs†Oliveira, who fought Makhachev for the 155-pound
title in 2022. However, Makhachev doesn’t believe his former
opponent has much advice to offer, especially considering he made
light work of the Brazilian, submitting him in the second round of
their clash.

“Charles is going to teach him how to tap fast. That’s it,â€
Makhachev added.

Islam
Makhachev on preparing for Ian Machao Garry at #UFC330:

“I just have to run in this camp too much because I have to follow
him. He runs too much. I know his game plan.”

On what Charles
Oliveira can teach him:

“Teach him how to tap fast. That's it.”

(🎥 @JoseYoungs)
pic.twitter.com/Wq7NVzL0e8

— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting)
July 27, 2026