‘He operates like a slave owner’: Former boxer does not hold back on Dana White
UFC President Dana White is one of the most polarizing figures in sports, and one former professional boxer did not mince words when asked for his thoughts on White. During a recent interview, former boxing superstar Derek Chisora compared White to a “slave owner” for the way he operates his platforms and the imbalance of…
On June 13, 2026, former professional boxer Derek Chisora expressed his strong disapproval of UFC president and CEO Dana White in a recent interview with Fight Hub TV. Chisora compared White to a "slave owner" for the way he runs his platform and the power imbalance between himself and the fighters. "Dana White, he’s not my cup of tea, to be honest with you.
Because the way he operates… He operates like a slave owner, man," Chisora stated. Chisora believes that White's control over who gets to fight on his platform and his frequent rejection or cutting of fighters after a single performance is not right. His criticism relates to the UFC's Contender Series, where White makes decisions on the spot about whether a fighter gets a contract.
Chisora thinks that White's approach does not allow for an off night and that the UFC boss has too much power to define someone's career with a snap judgement. Chisora's perspective stems from his background in boxing, where fighters and promoters have more freedom to negotiate, and veterans often get rematches and comeback fights even when they are past their prime. He is clearly not a fan of White's approach.
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