Dana White Makes TKO Boxing League Official
On March 5, Dana White, TKO, and Turki Alalshikh announced a brand new boxing promotion in affiliation with Sela. Whereas additional particulars on future occasions weren’t available, Alalshikh did have some phrases concerning the announcement in an announcement.
“This landmark partnership between trade powerhouses units the stage for an unparalleled expertise for boxers and followers,” Alalshikh stated. “Collectively, we’re growing the subsequent technology of expertise and delivering world-class occasions at a time when the game is primed for additional disruption.”
TKO President and Chief Working Officer Mark Shapiro additionally expressed optimism for the brand new boxing league.
“It is a strategic alternative to reimagine the game of boxing globally,” Shapiro stated. “TKO has the deep experience, promotional prowess, and longstanding relationships. HE Turki Alalshikh and Sela share our ardour and imaginative and prescient for evolving the present mannequin. Collectively, we are able to convey the candy science again to its rightful place within the forefront of the worldwide sports activities ecosystem.”
Whereas not confirmed right now, rumors have been circulating claiming that Callum Walsh might be one of many first fighters to signal with the TKO boxing promotion. It could make sense on condition that White has attended Walsh’s fights and has aired them on UFC Combat Go. At the moment, fighter signings haven’t been introduced for the brand new league.
White informed Ring Journal that the UFC mannequin might be used for the boxing promotion. He vowed to make sure that “one of the best combat one of the best.”
