DAZN Names Mario Lopez Host of Inside the Ring as Kellerman and McCoy Exit

Overview

• DAZN announced Tuesday that actor and boxing enthusiast Mario Lopez will be the new full-time host of Inside the Ring.
• Boxing reporter Mike Coppinger has confirmed he is returning and said the show will stream twice weekly on DAZN Boxing and Ring Magazine’s YouTube channel.
• Front Office Sports and other outlets report Max Kellerman and LeSean McCoy will not return for season two, and producers have not issued an official comment on the departures.
• Separate reporting says DAZN has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Ring Magazine from Turki Alalshikh, a deal that has not been formally linked to the on-air changes but would increase DAZN’s influence over boxing media.
• The retooling raises questions about the final analyst lineup and editorial independence, and it could shift how boxing coverage is distributed and tied to DAZN’s business partnerships.