BOXING

Is Boxing in danger? Dana White says yes

Published

4 years ago

September 17, 2020

By Bombo Ponciano \’John\’ Melo Jr -September 17, 2020 | 7:36 AM

https://www.bomboradyo.com/is-boxing-in-danger-dana-white-says-yes/

UFC President Dana White took a shot to the sport of boxing after its ratings continue to go down due to the pandemic coronavirus disease.
White was confident on his tirade and conclusion that boxing is in danger unlike his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) who elevated its ratings and overcame the adversity during this time.
This is how he explained why boxing is looking like a failure right now.
“The number one reason is because these promoters that have been doing this for 30-40 years never invested money back into the sport.”
“Every boxing match that is going on is a going out of business sale. Let’s get as much money as possible out of these people and get the —- out of town’. That’s a boxing match and that is just not how you run a business. That’s not how you build a sport and that is not how you create longevity within your sport.”
Currently UFC is in good position and is actually thriving.
How will boxing respond? Promoters are desperately trying to ink big fights but were forced to move on a later date to assure the safety and other concerns.
Unlike UFC which held several big fights already. They brought entertainment to the fans at home that resulted to their success.
For boxing, there will be no Manny Pacquiao fight this year, Canelo Alvarez is also unlikely to fight due to his filed charges against his promoter and broadcast partner.
Boxing promoters really need to think on how they will get up from this slump to end the suffering of the sport.

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Iron Mike signs to smash Jake Paul in a pro bout

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1 month ago

June 25, 2024

PONCIANO

Jake Paul, Nate Diaz agree to a 10-round boxing match

Despite the 31 years old gap, heavyweight legend Mike Tyson (50 – 6) officially signed a contract for 8 rounds professional fight against the 27-year old youtuber Jake Paul (9 – 1).

Nakisa Bidarian, Most Valuable Promotions founder, announced last April 29, 2024 that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation approved the fight with two minutes per round in 14-ounce gloves. This is not an exhibition fight

“I get up in the morning and do the real work. Then I go to the gym; I go to strength and conditioning. Then I start all over again,”Tyson said in his preparation for the upcoming fight vs Jake on July 20, 2024 in AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas.

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Saudi Arabia brews Canelo vs Crawford to repair alleged ‘Broken Boxing’

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1 month ago

June 25, 2024

PONCIANO

Boxing's pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez to make boxing return in September

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) believes Canelo Alvarez (61-2-2) vs Terrence Crawford (40 – 0) will fix the alleged “broken boxing sport.”

The GEA is a department in the Saudi Arabia government that regulates and promotes their entertainment industry.

There are reports that the super mega-fight will happen in December 2024 or January 2025 in Saudi Arabia.

It can be recalled that Floyd Mayweather’s match with Manny Pacquiao remains the biggest-selling boxing pay-per-view in the history of the sport. However they are already retired. as of this writing

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Usyk relentlessly ravages Tyson Fury in round 9

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1 month ago

June 25, 2024

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The Ukrainian heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk dethroned the “Gypsy King” as he ravaged Tyson Fury in round 9 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last May 18,2024.

The undisputed heavyweight Usyk maintained his undefeated record of 22-0. Fury on the other hand tasted his first defeat of 34-1-1.

The action-packed fight between Fury and Usyk resulted in a split decision. Judge Manuel Oliver Palermo gave 115–112 for Usyk, judge Craig Metcalfe tallied 114–113 for Fury, while judge Mike Fitzgerald scored it with 114–113 for Usyk.

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