Dana White Says He Won’t Change Ali Act, Unveils Paramount+ Deal for 2026 Zuffa Boxing Slate
White pledges a parallel rule set that boxers could choose over existing protections.
Overview
- White said there will be zero amendments to the Muhammad Ali Act and that Zuffa Boxing will offer an opt‑in alternative he calls “our version.”
- Paramount+ will exclusively carry Zuffa Boxing with 12 events confirmed for 2026, according to announcements from White and the platform.
- White argued the Ali Act was enacted with good intentions but has held the business back, criticizing traditional promoters for limited ambition.
- Reporting noted concern from some fighters that an alternate framework could reduce pay or weaken transparency requirements compared with current law.
- The boxing rollout follows a separate, reported $7.7 billion UFC rights deal with Paramount/CBS, aligning White’s combat sports properties with the same broadcaster.