UFC CEO Dana White Clashes with Reporter at Alvarez-Crawford Press Conference

Dana White, the UFC President, is making his debut as a boxing promoter with a high-profile event featuring Canelo Alvarez versus Terence Crawford at the Allegiant Arena. During the pre-fight press conference, White faced intense questioning from journalist Sean Zittel about his intentions to reform the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act, a law designed to protect boxers' rights and prevent monopolies. White became visibly frustrated, repeatedly deflecting questions and insisting that the issues be discussed in a private interview rather than at the public event, even resorting to calling the reporter an 'a–hole.' The tension escalated with Alvarez and Crawford adding light-hearted but pointed moments to the charged atmosphere. White's proposed reforms aim to create a unified boxing league, but critics fear these changes could weaken existing fighter protections under the Ali Act. The confrontation highlighted the broader debate over boxing governance as White seeks to transform the sport beyond his UFC success.