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UFC's Dana White Launches Controversial TKO Boxing League

3/19/2025

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UFC CEO Dana White and Saudi investor Turki Alalshikh are shaking up the boxing world with their new league, TKO. Designed to uplift younger and mid-level fighters, the league offers a unique pay structure that rewards rising stars. However, its closed format and potential conflicts of interest have sparked significant criticism.

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UFC CEO Dana White and Saudi investor Turki Alalshikh are shaking up the boxing world with their new league, TKO. Designed to uplift younger and mid-level fighters, the league offers a unique pay structure that rewards rising stars. However, its closed format and potential conflicts of interest have sparked significant criticism.