Earlier during the Canelo-Crawfight fight week, Dana White gave an unassuming interview with PBS Nevada’s Amber Dixon about the fight. Little did he know, he was unprepared to answer some of the basic questions Dixon had on fighter pay and the Ali Act. First off, White did not seemed prepared for some of the pushback […]
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White announces two $100K bonuses for undercard fighters
As incentive to deliver an undercard worth watching, Dana White announced earlier this week that he would award $100,000 bonuses for the Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night. Although it was not made clear at the announcement on Friday, it appears that the $100K would be from Turki Alalshikh and not necessarily […]
Shapiro talks UFC media rights at Goldman Sachs Conference
TKO head Mark Shaprio spoke at a Goldman Sachs conference on Wednesday discussing the success of the TKO properties. Shapiro gave a post-transaction report on how Paramount+ and CBS earned the rights for UFC. Shapiro indicated that ESPN was “always in the mix” but when it became clear that the company would double its rights […]
CSAC holds hearing on Ali Act bill
On Tuesday at its monthly meeting, the California State Athletic Commission held open comment on the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act. The comments were strongly against supporting the bi-partisan bill. As a result, the commission held off support for the bill. The bill was introduced into Congress by Georgia Republican Brian Jack and co-sponsor Kansas […]
Mayweather-Tyson agree to exhibition in 2026
TMZ Sports first reported that Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Mike Tyson would participate in a boxing exhibition sometime in 2026. The event is being promoted by CSI Sports/Fight Sports but no announcement has been made regarding a location, date and the broadcast partner. Tyson’s last appearance in the ring was the much heralded showdown with […]