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Dana White Wants Benavidez and Tank, But Who Fits Zuffa?

Dana White would like to work with David Benavidez and Gervonta Davis. Both names would draw attention to Zuffa Boxing. Benavidez offers a clearer path to the kind of regular,

East Side Boxing

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 12:45 AM

Key Things to Know

Dana White expressed strong interest in signing David Benavidez and Gervonta Davis to Zuffa Boxing.
Zuffa Boxing already promotes Jai Opetaia, who has mutual interest in fighting Benavidez.
Benavidez reportedly has one fight remaining on his agreement with Sampson Lewkowicz and PBC.

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Dana White has expressed interest in working with David Benavidez and Gervonta Davis for Zuffa Boxing. Speaking on Cigar Talk, White stated that he is a fan of both fighters and would like to bring them into the promotion. Zuffa Boxing, which broadcasts on Paramount+, aims to stage major matchups featuring top talent.

A potential signing of Benavidez could lead to a cruiserweight fight against current Zuffa fighter Jai Opetaia, following Benavidez's proposed bout with Michal Cieslak. Meanwhile, Davis presents an opportunity for an in-house bout against Shakur Stevenson, though Davis's infrequent schedule poses challenges for Zuffa's fight calendar.

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