Josh Hoketh and Derrick Lewis appeared together at the official pre-fight photo shoot ahead of UFC White House. Both heavyweights are scheduled to compete at the event.
Josh Hoketh and Derrick Lewis came face-to-face at the official pre-fight photo shoot for UFC White House, with both heavyweights confirmed to compete at the June 14 event.
Lewis, nicknamed "The Black Beast," is one of the most recognizable names in the heavyweight division. The 41-year-old American trains out of Main Street Boxing and Muay Thai and carries a professional record of 29-14-0, currently ranked eighth in the world at heavyweight. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, Lewis is a well-established knockout threat, averaging 2.46 significant strikes landed per minute at a 49 percent striking accuracy rate.
Hoketh is also slated to compete at the event, though his verified statistics were not available at the time of this report.
Why it matters
- Lewis sits at number eight in the heavyweight rankings, meaning a strong performance could push him back into title contention territory
- At 41, Lewis is competing deep into his career, adding significance to each outing on his record
- The photo shoot confirms both men are on track and cleared for fight week ahead of the June 14 card
Sunday, June 14, 2026
