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Oscar De La Hoya Sounds Off On Dana White’s Boxing Ambitions and Canelo vs. Crawford

Oscar De La Hoya is never one to shy away from controversy, whether inside the ring or behind the promoter’s desk. The boxing legend has built a reputation for speaking his mind, often igniting fiery debates in the combat sports world.

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Justin Gaethje Demands UFC Title Fight After Taking Max Holloway Fight at Dana White’s Begging

Justin Gaethje has not had a lot of luck when it comes to title fights. He has consistently been one of the best lightweights in the world for years now, putting up Fight of the Night performances every time he steps into the octagon.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 13

23–0 Fighter Gets Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 4-Word Appreciation After Dominance in Dana White’s Rival Promotion

Khabib Nurmagomedov built his unmatched MMA reputation in the UFC. His lightweight division stranglehold, which saw him notch up a 29-0 record during his career, solidified him as an all-time great in Dana White’s promotion.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 11

UFC Atlanta Ends Spring Schedule with Exciting Undercard

UFC Atlanta fight week continues. Saturday, the final event on the promotion’s spring schedule sees CEO Dana White’s promotion head to Georgia for the first time since April of 2019 for the first of only two UFC Fight Night events in the month of June.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Dana White Confirms Jon Jones 'Agreed to Fight' Tom Aspinall, But What Happened Next?

The UFC heavyweight division’s long-standing limbo took a dramatic turn last week as Dana White finally broke his silence on the Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall saga.

Paulie Malignaggi Casts Doubt on Dana White’s Involvement in Boxing

The involvement of Dana White in boxing has captured the attention of the sport, with opinions split on whether it’s a positive or not to have the UFC head honcho involved.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 11

Dana White’s Rival Embarrassed in Resurfaced Video Moments After Making Big Claim

Always the brunt of jokes in the mixed martial arts sphere, ex-UFC star Tito Ortiz has once more come under fire for a recent stark admission on his career.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 11

Dana White hasn’t renewed MMA star’s contract after devastating loss at UFC 316

Dana White has made the decision not to renew a UFC star’s contract mere days after a heartbreaking result. On Saturday night, the promotion rolled into the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA, with a main event of Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O’Malley.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 11

Dana White reacted furiously to Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva after iconic brawl on The Ultimate Fighter

Dana White raged at Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva after the UFC legends came to blows while filming The Ultimate Fighter. During a particularly explosive season of the popular show, ‘The American Gangster’ and ‘The Axe Murderer’ were given the job of coaching opposing teams.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 11

Dana White praises TUF fight ‘one of the best I’ve ever seen’ after round one war ended in brutal finish

Dana White was sent into a frenzy during the recent episode of The Ultimate Fighter after a first round war ended in a brutal knockout. This past Tuesday, the third episode of The Ultimate Fighter 33 was released as Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen continue to go head to head as coaches.

Dana White Reveals Details About Canelo vs. Crawford

According to AthlonSports.com, UFC president Dana White is now dipping his toes into boxing promotion. With Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford already set into motion, with Dana White’s addition, the bout has somewhat turned into a bit of a global spectacle.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 10

Dana White slammed Kamaru Usman’s ‘ridiculous’ comments after he was booed out of the arena following ‘30%’ performance

Kamaru Usman’s welterweight title reign made him into a highly respected figure in the UFC. While Usman’s knockout win over Jorge Masvidal, amongst other victories, earned him a lot of admiration, this wasn’t always the case.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 10

Dana White Called Out for Promoting ‘Weed-Smokers’ Sean O’Malley and Nate Diaz over Merab Dvalishvili

Over the years, the UFC has promoted fighters with flamboyant personalities, turning them into megastars who draw global attention and sales. Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, and Sean O’Malley became headline acts because of their charisma, attitude, and ability to stir controversy.

Canelo vs Crawford: Eddie Hearn Gives Honest Take on Dana White’s Role

Canelo vs Crawford will headline a Riyadh Season card on September 13, live on Netflix. The entire card will take place in Las Vegas, with Allegiant Stadium the likely venue should negotiations go well.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 10

‘Out of My Hands’: Frustrated Tom Aspinall Blames Dana White & Co. of UFC Politics Over Jon Jones Fight

Whether it’s a positive or a negative for the UFC remains to be seen, but it’s the saga that refuses to end. Tom Aspinall’s ongoing pursuit is approaching 20 months, and the interim champion appears no closer to securing the biggest fight of his career.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 10

Dana White's health guru gives critical update on UFC CEO's longevity

Dana White was in a brutal health state just three years ago. Now, White couldn’t be happier, thanks to human biologist Gary Brecka. Brecka has become more prominent since he linked up with White and completely transformed his body.

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MMA News / The SportsRush / June 10

‘Have to See’: UFC Champ Jon Jones Sets Eyes on ‘One Important Match’ in Dana White’ Rival Promotion

During his sidelining from action, UFC star, Jon Jones seems to have his eyes on another promotion — namely on the PFL — and in particular, a rather barnburning clash.

Dana White Reveals Massive New Details on Canelo vs Crawford Superfight

Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford is already locked in, and it’s turning into a global spectacle—easily one of the most anticipated boxing events in years.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 10

'UFC has to Love Me Back' – Justin Gaethje Hands Ultimatum to Dana White’s Company Before Hanging up Gloves

The UFC lightweight division is filled with absolute killers, which leads to a very intense and hyper-competitive environment overall. Following Islam Makhachev‘s exit from the division, the vacant lightweight title is now up for grabs at UFC 317.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 10

'The Glazing is Over' – Dana White’s Hidden Details from Jon Jones Drama Revealed by MMA Insider

In the last few months, Jon Jones has been a constant center of attraction for his title unification bout with Tom Aspinall. As the interim champion, Aspinall is tired and frustrated of waiting for Jones and wants a solution.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

What’s Next For Merab Dvalishvili?

Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 in their rematch, as we look at what is next. Dvalishvili secured his second win over O’Malley via a third-round submission win.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 9

‘The Biggest Fight’ is Happening

According to UFC president Dana White, what is being billed as the biggest fight in UFC history has gotten the green light. Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones has finally agreed to fight Tom Aspinall.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 9

'I’ll Hang Up the Gloves' – UFC Star Warns Dana White After Title Snub

UFC 317 is shaping up to be a mega event, with high stakes and elite names headlining the card. Ilia Topuria is making an aggressive leap—challenging immediately for the lightweight title—and he’ll have to go through the ultra-resilient Charles Oliveira to claim it.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 9

Dana White Co-sign Instills Confidence in Tom Aspinall Amidst Jon Jones ‘Crazy’ Antics

Tom Aspinall has held the UFC interim heavyweight championship for a record number of days without fighting for the undisputed title. He has done absolutely everything in his power to secure a fight with Jon Jones, but has remained unsuccessful so far.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 8

Dana White issues 3-word response to Francis Ngannou's UFC comeback plan

Don’t expect to see Francis Ngannou back in the Octagon anytime soon. It appears the UFC’s heavyweight division is better off without Ngannou, and that’s a final decision regardless of how much the fans want the fight.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 2

Joe Rogan reveals Dana White's forbidden rule on commentary

Joe Rogan has been a pillar in the growth of mixed martial arts, and his time as a commentator has produced some of the most iconic moments in the UFC.