Greg Jackson Steps Away From Josh Hokit's Corner for White House Bout
The last-minute coaching gap raises questions about the top-five heavyweight's plans for Derrick Lewis.
Overview
- Hokit, who posted on X on Saturday, said longtime coach Greg Jackson will not corner him for the June 14 White House fight due to personal reasons.
- Jackson has not explained the decision or commented publicly on Hokit's announcement.
- After sharing the news, Hokit asked the UFC's octagon girls to work his corner, saying he currently has no coach.
- The Derrick Lewis matchup was made soon after Hokit's UFC 327 win over Curtis Blaydes, following public pushes from Joe Rogan and President Donald Trump.
- BetOnline lists Hokit as a -300 favorite over Lewis at +250 despite the uncertainty around his corner team.