{
  "id": 12515483,
  "title": "DAZN replaces Max Kellerman with Mario Lopez as ‘Inside the Ring’ host",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/dazn-replaces-max-kellerman-with-mario-lopez-as-inside-the-ring-host",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T01:30:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dazn-replaces-max-kellerman-mario-013045853.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DAZN announced on Tuesday that actor Mario Lopez will replace Max Kellerman as the full-time host of its boxing show, \"Inside the Ring.\" Front Office Sports reported that Kellerman and analyst LeSean McCoy will not be returning for the show's second season. Mike Coppinger is expected to return, with the show now streaming twice a week on DAZN Boxing and Ring Magazine's YouTube channels. DAZN acquired a controlling interest in Ring Magazine from Saudi official Turki Alalshikh. Lopez, a boxing enthusiast, will team up with Coppinger and a panel of analysts. The change won't affect Kellerman's role as a match commentator for Zuffa Boxing, a joint venture between Saudi Public Investment Fund and TKO. Former ESPN analyst Max Kellerman faced criticism over controversial comments about the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight and accusations of acting as a mouthpiece for Alalshikh's camp in their public feud with Dana White.",
  "summary": "DAZN announced Tuesday morning that Saved By The Bell and Extra alum Mario Lopez would be joining its Inside the Ring show. What it didn’t mention was that former host Max Kellerman and analyst LeSean McCoy wouldn’t be there to greet him. According to Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports, they will not be returning for…",
  "key_points": [
    "Actor Mario Lopez to replace Max Kellerman as host of 'Inside the Ring'",
    "Kellerman and LeSean McCoy not returning for show's second season",
    "Show now streaming twice a week on DAZN Boxing and Ring Magazine's YouTube"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The shake-up on Inside the Ring suggests DAZN is distancing itself from controversy and seeking a fresh start with a new host and analyst lineup.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Front Office Sports",
        "title": "Max Kellerman, LeSean McCoy Off DAZN Boxing Show as Mario Lopez Joins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/max-kellerman-lesean-mccoy-off-dazn-boxing-show-as-mario-lopez-joins-12463530",
        "published": "2026-10-06T20:28:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Max Kellerman, LeSean McCoy Off DAZN Boxing Show as Mario Lopez Joins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/max-kellerman-lesean-mccoy-off-dazn-boxing-show-as-mario-lopez-joins",
        "published": "2026-10-06T20:28:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}