TKO Boxing, the new “sweet science” promotion formed by UFC CEO Dana White and Saudi slickster Turki Al-Sheikh, is supposed to launch its 2026 fight campaign on Jan. 23 at the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas,

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker recently suggested he'd be open to stepping into the boxing ring for the right price.

Whittaker (26-9 MMA, 17-7 UFC) watched ex-UFC champions Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley square off on the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul card Friday at Kaseya Center in Miami, where Silva won by TKO. Other notable names such as Nate Diaz, Tony Ferguson and Jorge Masvidal have also made the transition to boxing, and Whittaker hopes to follow suit.

Robert Whittaker remains a top UFC middleweight, but he's wondering if a transition to the boxing world is in his future.

Joe Rogan has urged Jake Paul to take a break from boxing after his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua. He raised concerns about the risks.

UFC on ESPN 73 took place Dec. 13 at the UFC Apex, and the promotion's next event will be UFC 324 on Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.