Dana White pours cold water on a hot rumor: Is Ronda Rousey's boxing comeback a fantasy?
December 9, 2025, Las Vegas - The world of combat sports is abuzz with a potential blockbuster matchup, but UFC President Dana White is having none of it. Rumors suggest that Ronda Rousey, the UFC Hall of Famer, might step into the boxing ring against Katie Taylor in 2026, right here in Sin City. But White dismisses this idea as pure fantasy.
The rumor mill started turning after Boxing Scene reported that a Rousey-Taylor bout was in the works (https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2025/12/01/ronda-rousey-vs-katie-taylor-boxing-match/87553204007/). This news sent shockwaves through the combat sports community, especially with recent videos of Rousey's training sessions resurfacing. But White, the UFC's top dog, isn't biting.
In a candid moment at the UFC 323 post-fight presser, White exclaimed, 'Total bullsh*t!' when asked about the potential fight. He doesn't see Rousey returning to the octagon, let alone stepping into the boxing ring. But is this a fair assessment, or is White being overly dismissive?
Ronda Rousey, once the dominant UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, hasn't fought since her devastating first-round TKO loss to Amanda Nunes in December 2016 (https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2016/12/31/ufc-207-results-amanda-nunes-blasts-ronda-rousey-for-48-second-tko-1/82300757007/). White acknowledges her greatness, praising her as an exceptional athlete and a legend in the UFC. But he seems to believe that her time in the spotlight has passed.
But here's where it gets controversial: Is White being too harsh? Rousey's fans and supporters might argue that she still has the skills and the drive to compete at the highest level. And this is the part most people miss: In combat sports, a fighter's career can be resurrected with a single, spectacular win. Could Rousey be gearing up for such a comeback?
What do you think? Is Dana White being realistic or overly pessimistic about Ronda Rousey's potential return? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let's spark a lively debate!
