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Gable Steveson Says He’s in Contact With UFC, Eyes White House Debut

His Feb. 19 bout against 11-year veteran Hugo Lezama is framed as a proving ground for a faster move to the promotion.

Overview

  • Steveson told ESPN there is a call with UFC decision-makers after each of his fights and that feedback has been positive.
  • He hopes to make his first UFC appearance on the projected White House card on June 14, though no deal has been announced.
  • The Olympic gold medalist is 2-0 with two first-round knockouts and meets Lezama (11-3) on Feb. 19 in Mexico.
  • He is training with Jon Jones, who has forecast a championship run by 2027, and Steveson says he believes he can win a UFC title next year.
  • He says a knockout next Thursday would be ideal but he is prepared to go the distance to showcase a broader skill set.