Dana White, Turki Alalshikh Launch New Boxing League TKO

Dana White and Turki Alalshikh are set to launch a new boxing league, TKO, aimed at revolutionizing the sport, which White describes as 'broken.' The duo plans to address boxing's fragmented structure by establishing a unified model similar to UFC, with fewer weight classes and one championship belt. Alalshikh, who has invested heavily in boxing and is seen as a powerful figure in the sport, has expressed intentions to 'crush' competing promotions. While concerns have been raised about potential domination of the boxing landscape, industry experts believe it is too early to gauge the impact of TKO. White's entry into boxing comes after the successful merger of UFC and WWE, which has positioned TKO as a significant player in the combat sports realm. Despite skepticism from established promoters like Eddie Hearn, the financial backing from Saudi Arabia could lead to transformative changes in boxing's future.