Dana White Says Zuffa Boxing Has Talked to Gervonta Davis

Dana White has confirmed that Zuffa Boxing has been in contact with Gervonta "Tank" Davis, a signal that one of the sport's biggest names could eventually land under the UFC boss's boxing operation. Speaking after Zuffa Boxing 9 in New York on Sunday, White said he's genuinely a fan of the 31-year-old and that his team has spoken directly with Davis about working together down the line.

The context matters. Zuffa already locked up Shakur Stevenson — 25-0 with the WBO super lightweight belt — on a multi-fight deal, and he's coming off a unanimous-decision win over Teofimo Lopez. Add Davis, a titlist in three weight classes, and you've got the framework for a genuine event. When asked flat out about booking Davis vs. Stevenson, White wouldn't commit, saying he didn't want to speak for Tank but reiterating he's chasing the biggest fights available.

Where Tank Stands

Davis hasn't fought since March 2025, when he settled for a razor-thin draw against Lamont Roach Jr. — a fighter now ranked #4 at super featherweight with a 25-1-3 record. A planned crossover bout with Jake Paul collapsed amid legal problems, including domestic-violence accusations that were ultimately dropped by police. Since then, Davis has said little about a return, which makes White's confirmation of talks the most concrete update on his future in months.

The math on a Davis-Stevenson matchup is easy to like. Two unbeaten-or-nearly-unbeaten Americans, both with elite résumés, both marketable. Stevenson's low knockout rate — 11 in 25 wins — tells you he's a technician, while Davis has built his brand on highlight-reel stoppages. Styles, stakes and star power all line up.

White's pitch, as ever, is that he'll book anything worth booking and hope it delivers. He acknowledged you can make the fights but can't guarantee the fireworks — he pointed to Sunday's main event as a case where even the promoter doesn't know until it plays out. For now, there's no timeline and no signature, just a promoter who's openly interested and a champion who hasn't laced up in over a year.

That's the state of play: talks confirmed, nothing signed. But given how quickly Zuffa Boxing has moved to stack its roster, Davis picking up the phone at all is the kind of domino that tends to lead somewhere. If Stevenson stays put and Tank commits, this stops being hypothetical fast.