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Dana White wants to be the HBO of boxing, work with promoters

Alan Dawson — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:51:05 +0000

LAS VEGAS — We’re learning more about UFC boss Dana White’s vision for boxing, and who he will be working with to implement his grand plan for the sport. World Boxing News lead writer Alan Dawson has spoken to White for years in Las Vegas about whether he’d buy or create a boxing promotion, and… Dana White wants to be the HBO of boxing, work with promoters

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UFC’s Noche show is also a tribute to Canelo, Dana White says

Alan Dawson — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:22:22 +0000

UFC Noche on September 14 at the $2.3 billion mega venue, The Sphere, is a celebration of Mexico’s contribution to combat sports, and of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez specifically, UFC boss Dana White told Grind City Media recently. Noche at The Sphere is one of White’s grandest visions and he told World Boxing News recently that… UFC’s Noche show is also a tribute to Canelo, Dana White says

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Dana White in huge alliance hint on Turki Alalshikh boxing league

Alan Dawson — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:09:12 +0000

LAS VEGAS — UFC boss Dana White and boxing financier Turki Alalshikh will continue to collaborate beyond the UFC Noche show at The Sphere in Las Vegas. World Boxing News has frequently spoken to White in recent months about its UFC Noche event, UFC 306, at the Strip’s newest $2.3 billion mega venue. Production costs… Dana White in huge alliance hint on Turki Alalshikh boxing league

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Dana White on De La Hoya videos, Haymon, Noche/Canelo clash

Alan Dawson — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:42:58 +0000

Dana White had one word for the videos he’s seen on Oscar De La Hoya’s social media accounts: “Wow.” Golden Boy Promotions founder De La Hoya, one of boxing’s best fighters of the last 30 years, has been on a tear in 2024 as his company has held big events featuring some of the sport’s… Dana White on De La Hoya videos, Haymon, Noche/Canelo clash

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‘You want PayDay!” – Why Canelo could accept Jake Paul fight

Phil Jay — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:12:43 +0000

UFC boss Dana White says Canelo Alvarez could accept a fight with Jake Paul in the future to teach the YouTuber a lesson. The Power Slap advocate told Club Shay Shay’s Shannon Sharpe that the Mexican superstar might accept Paul’s offer of a short payday. White believes a fight between Canelo and Paul in a… ‘You want PayDay!” – Why Canelo could accept Jake Paul fight

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Ryan Garcia ‘did not cheat,’ UFC boss Dana White says

Alan Dawson — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:11:57 +0000

LAS VEGAS — Dana White has leaped to the defense of Ryan Garcia, who the New York State Athletic Commission recently banned for one year after he tested positive for a banned substance. “From what my team tells me, and these guys are the f****** best, [it was a] tainted supplement,” the UFC boss said.… Ryan Garcia ‘did not cheat,’ UFC boss Dana White says

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Dana White critical of Bob Arum but ‘could try figure out’ one fight

Alan Dawson — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:52:13 +0000

LAS VEGAS — Super middleweight boxer Callum Walsh was a near ever-present through International Fight Week — a combat sports festival the UFC organized last week. Though 360 Promotions boss Tom Loeffler represents Walsh, UFC president Dana White has long taken a shine to the 23-year-old who cross-trains MMA while competing in boxing. “Callum Walsh… Dana White critical of Bob Arum but ‘could try figure out’ one fight

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Dana White: Oscar De La Hoya is a two-faced lying nut job

Phil Jay — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 15:47:50 +0000

Oscar De La Hoya took a roasting from an old adversary as the Golden Boy boss continues to polarize on many sides of the fence. The promoter, who has been vocal in his videos blasting Devin Haney and Canelo lately, faced a barrage from UFC President Dana White. During a chat on Club Shay Shay,… Dana White: Oscar De La Hoya is a two-faced lying nut job

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Oscar De La Hoya rips ‘greedy Dana White for ‘Power Slap’ on wife

WBN Staff — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 07:38:26 +0000

Oscar De La Hoya aimed at Dana White after a video surfaced of the UFC boss getting into an altercation with his wife over the festivities. The incredible clip showed White and his other half of 26 years, Anne, partying in Mexico. Things took a turn when a heated argument turned physical. Anne clipped White… Oscar De La Hoya rips ‘greedy Dana White for ‘Power Slap’ on wife

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Jake Paul, Anderson Silva team up to fight Dana White and the UFC

Press Releases — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:44:37 +0000

Jake Paul finally got MMA legend Anderson “The Spider” Silva to agree to wager the result of their must-see eight-round cruiserweight match on Saturday, October 29 in a Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) event live on SHOWTIME PPV® at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from Desert Diamond Arena (formerly Gila River) just outside of Phoenix. During… Jake Paul, Anderson Silva team up to fight Dana White and the UFC

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Dana White exposes Jake Paul cancelation for what it really is

Phil Jay — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 08:37:25 +0000

UFC boss Dana White gave the closest to genuine insight into Jake Paul’s decision to cancel his failed attempt to fight a real boxer. According to the ex-Zuffa Boxing chief, the YouTuber, and Disney star quickly began to realize that promoting fights is no walk in the park. Paul told Hasim Rahman Jr. they would… Dana White exposes Jake Paul cancelation for what it really is

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Floyd Mayweather loses major fight option for next fight

Phil Jay — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 09:01:20 +0000

If the boxing superstar decides to end his most recent retirement, Floyd Mayweather is down to one final option. The 43-year-old announced his decision to stick to exhibitions in 2020, months from declaring his interest in facing both Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao. Either of those bouts is Mayweather’s only source of significant income from… Floyd Mayweather loses major fight option for next fight

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It only takes one case at UFC 249 and sport faces lockdown

WBN Staff — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:40:44 +0000

Combat and wannabe boxing promoter Dana White is hell-bent on staging, not only UFC 249 on April 18, but potentially many more events as a worldwide crisis deepens. As most of the planet remains on lockdown, White is not waiting for any developments of the coronavirus curve. He’s simply going for it. WBN explained on… It only takes one case at UFC 249 and sport faces lockdown

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Dana White questioned over staging of event during pandemic

WBN Staff — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:14:17 +0000

lOne of the big questions asked by fans this week has been answered. We need to know why Zuffa Boxing head honcho Dana White is attempting to stage a UFC event in the current climate. After Martin Bakole acknowledged his posting of a horrific video on Twitter, we only need Dana White to admit defeat… Dana White questioned over staging of event during pandemic

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Dana White ‘guarantees’ Al Haymon partnership, talks Anthony Joshua

WBN Staff — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:37:48 +0000

Dana White has opened up on his relationship with boxing’s premium promoters. The UFC President recently reiterated his plans on crossing over from the MMA world in order to force through the fights which need to be made in boxing. He has opened up on the likelihood of working with PBC and Matchroom Boxing, who… Dana White ‘guarantees’ Al Haymon partnership, talks Anthony Joshua

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Dana White outlines solution to shake up heavyweight division

WBN Staff — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:30:32 +0000

UFC boss Dana White has offered his solution to the ongoing problem of top heavyweights fighting lesser opposition. On the back of Tyson Fury fighting Tom Schwarz and Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder agreeing a rematch with already-beaten Luis Ortiz, White is adamant he has the answer to the divisional problems. White is set to… Dana White outlines solution to shake up heavyweight division

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Time for UBC? – Dana White says ‘boxing is broken’

WBN Staff — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:07:45 +0000

On the back of his very public spat with Oscar De La Hoya, Dana White has revealed his vision for boxing in the future. The UFC boss is planning to throw his Zuffa Boxing hat into the ring shortly, with plans afoot to completely ignore all of the current governing bodies. This had led some… Time for UBC? – Dana White says ‘boxing is broken’

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Dana White launches stark rant at ‘scumbag’ Oscar De La Hoya

WBN Staff — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 08:36:31 +0000

UFC boss Dana White has opened up on his dislike for Oscar De La Hoya ahead of the launch of his own Zuffa Boxing. Recently, White spoke to friends of WBN at Sirius XM Fight Nation to give some lip-smacking views on De La Hoya. It’s no secret the pair don’t get along, But White… Dana White launches stark rant at ‘scumbag’ Oscar De La Hoya

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Dana White rules out Conor McGregor ever facing Manny Pacquiao

Phil Jay — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:26:04 +0000

As Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather continue to drum up interest in a massive clash at the end of 2017 or early 2018, one man has already been ruled out of any cross-codes fight. Manny Pacquiao, who announced his interest in taking on McGregor last week, has been passed over by Dana White. The UFC… Dana White rules out Conor McGregor ever facing Manny Pacquiao

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