No doubt UFC boss Dana White has guts. He believed in his product when others didn’t. Not only did he turn the UFC into a massive success, building it into a billion-dollar company, but he also made it one of the biggest names in sports. On top of that, his Power Slap venture is now one of the fastest-growing sports.
Now, after dominating two major sports, White hinted at creating a boxing league in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh, sharing his thoughts on what’s next. With his proven track record of building successful sports, there is no doubt he can disrupt the boxing scene next.
The UFC’s collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority began on a high note with a successful Fight Night event in June. Now, Dana White and Turki Alalshikh are causing concern for other boxing organizations. White, who has long expressed interest in promoting boxing, recently broke his silence on the matter during an interview with Vegas PBS. He stated:
“I’ve been talking about getting involved in boxing for a long time. And then every time I get off the phone with a boxing guy, I go. ‘Why in the world would I want to do this?’ Most of them are not good people,”
White also highlighted the exciting nature of doing business with Turki Alalshikh and emphasized Saudi Arabia’s commitment to investing in the sport. He noted that nothing in the industry works without proper investment. As an example of his own efforts, Dana White recently invested more than $16 million into the Las Vegas Sphere for UFC 306.
Dana White Drops Hints About Major Surprises for $20 Million UFC 306
UFC 306 is set to be one of the most talked-about events ever, and Dana White recently gave fans a glimpse of what’s in store. It’s not just about the fights—it’s an all-out entertainment spectacle. He explained that a movie will play in chapters before each walkout, adding a new layer of entertainment to the event. White said,
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“There’s a movie that’s gonna run in the Sphere. There are chapters to this movie. So before each fight is a movie, and you will be focused on the Sphere and the screen. Then the fighters will walk out.”
White revealed that while planning for UFC 306, he surpassed his initial $8 million budget, with the final cost reaching $20 million. With such a massive investment, fans are eagerly anticipating the event. The big question remains: will all the hype live up to expectations? Fans won’t have to wait much longer, as they’ll find out this weekend.
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