Dana White's New Boxing League Challenges Traditional Structure

The UFC president plans to overhaul boxing's weight classes and championship system, sparking debate over tradition and regulation.

Dana White's TKO Boxing league aims to simplify the sport by reducing 17 weight classes to 8, with only one champion per division.
The league will not collaborate with traditional sanctioning bodies like the WBC, WBA, IBF, or WBO, a move that critics argue violates the Muhammad Ali Act.
White's approach mirrors the UFC model, prioritizing clarity and competition but raising concerns about its compatibility with boxing's traditions and regulations.
Prominent figures, including Eddie Hearn and Henry Cejudo, have expressed skepticism, citing issues like fighter pay, historical precedent, and the necessity of multiple titles for competitiveness.
The league is backed by TKO Holdings and His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, with ambitions to disrupt the current boxing landscape and consolidate power.