Why Donald Trump’s midterm disaster is bad news for Dana White’s attempt to take over boxing
The fallout from Donald Trump and the Republicans’ electoral meltdown is still being assessed – and could even extend to the world of professional boxing. The sport has been going through a period of significant change, driven by the arrival of Saudi Arabian capital, new broadcasting arrangements and the launch of the Dana White-fronted Zuffa Boxing . White, the UFC president, had long threatened…
The electoral disaster for Donald Trump and the Republicans in the recent midterm elections could have significant implications for Dana White's ambitions to take over the boxing industry. White, the president of the UFC, had been attempting to replicate the success of the UFC in the boxing world and had been lobbying for changes to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act, which is designed to protect the interests of professional fighters and requires transparency around payments, rankings, and promotional arrangements.
The bill, which was expected to pass through the GOP-controlled House and Senate, was now facing a bleak future with Democrats taking control of both chambers. This could mean that the proposed changes to the act, which could give Zuffa greater control over the sport and reduce competition, may not see the light of day.
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