Fighters are still trying to make it clear to White that they want in<\/a> on the UFC\u2019s one-off event at the White House in 2026.<\/p>\n While the UFC\u2019s White House event has been used as a punchline<\/a> in recent times, it\u2019s going to continue what will be a huge year for the promotion due to their new broadcast deal.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, White<\/a> got fans speculating on social media following the tease of some news that never amounted to anything.<\/p>\n Zuffa Boxing reportedly close to agreeing multi-year broadcast deal with Paramount<\/p>\n Before writing a follow-up post on social media to admit that he \u201cjumped the gun\u201d, Dana White teased on September 24 that something big was going to happen.<\/p>\n The UFC president had posted an image of him smoking a cigar, adding in the caption that he \u201chad a feeling today is gonna be an incredible day.\u201d<\/p>\n A new report suggests that comparisons that were made between this and White\u2019s post regarding the UFC\u2019s rights deal with Paramount<\/a> were along the right lines.<\/p>\n MMA Fighting<\/a> backed up initial comments from The Puck\u2019s John Ourand<\/a> that Zuffa Boxing is \u201clikely\u201d set to sign a multi-year deal with Paramount.<\/p>\n The report also notes that an announcement could be coming as soon as next week to confirm where White\u2019s attempt to shake up the boxing world will land.<\/p>\n We already know that the promotion will be set up by TKO Group and funded by the Saudi Arabia General Entertainment Authority, with an average of 12 cards per year.<\/p>\n One of the biggest talking points regarding Zuffa Boxing has been the promotion\u2019s controversial plans to make significant changes to the sport.<\/p>\n![\"Dana](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-1314441598-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Alex Menendez\/Getty ImagesBoxing legend Roy Jones Jr. is skeptical about Dana White\u2019s boxing plans<\/p>\n