What happened to Zuffa Boxing?

[David Street]

Turki has the money, the boxing promoters have the contracts. It’s clear Dana and Tueki have become close, but I don’t see what value Dana adds to this boxing league. Turki seems to want to be the figurehead.

I think Dana would be good at finding new talent.

Though as now Zuffa Boxing exists it is not good enough to compete in the league of Turki's sponsored promotions (Golden Boy, Top Rank, Matchroom, Queensberry) no matter how many new people Dana signs.

I think Dana could sign a couple stars and find lots of fighters that one day could be champs...

We know Turki seems to be taking over WBA (not want WBC, WBO, IBF) and Dana not really want any nor Ali Act. So word is special rules? So would it even be boxing?

So not sure how Zuffa Boxing could compete?

 

[David Street]

Past Rumors of buying a top Boxing Promotion and what is left:

1. Matchroom Boxing (UK), Eddie Hearn (Chairman): Eddie said he promised father before he could take control he would never give up control.

2. Top Rank Boxing, Bob Arum (CEO), Rumor says TKO tried and Bob Arum agreed first but later wanted more control for his son that led to deal falling through.

3. Queensberry Promotions Limited’s (QPL), Frank Warren (CEO), (UK) Frank Warren & Son George. Frank Warren has good relations with IMG a part of UFC parent company that has been restoring their old fights and has the rights to them, and good relations with Dana and Turki not sure if he was offered to sell yet but would be good partner.

4. Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar De La Hoya said he would sell but not like Dana and proud of his name on company would be a mess.

5. Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), Al Haymon, This deal also fell thru as UFC owners tried to buy, but that was before they lost their Showtime deal so maybe try again but think PBC does business very different than UFC so not compatible.

Other ones that might be an idea:
6. BOXXER Promotions (UK), Ben Shalom
7. Mayweather Promotions, LLC, CEO Richard Schaefer (Mayweather always needs money)
8. DKP : Don King Productions (The Don is very sick)
9. No Limit Promotions: Owners Trent Rose, Matt Rose and George Rose

Otherwise it is just buying lots of small promotions that only have one or two stars.

 

[David R]

He won't make any announcements till the beginning of next year.

"I have a plan,” White said. “I’m going to implement that plan and we’ll see how that works. … People have been talking about the demise of boxing for 30 years and we’re still here talking about boxing right now. I have always had an idea of how I thought it should be done. I don’t know if that’s possible, but we’re going to find out. I’m coming in guns blazing.”

 

[MMALOPEZ]

Let’s see how this post ages …

 

[CobraCmndr6193]

Believe it when I see it.