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Eddie Hearn Reacts to Dana White's Entry into Boxing
After Dana White and Saudi businessman Turki Alsheikh announced their boxing venture, Eddie Hearn joked that he is "totally finished" now that the UFC boss has entered the boxing business.
TKO Group's Entry into Boxing
The TKO group, which owns and controls UFC and WWE, is now entering the boxing world with Alsheikh's support. Alsheikh has been investing heavily in boxing over the last two years to make big fights happen.
Uncertainty Surrounding TKO's Boxing League
It remains unclear what TKO's boxing league will entail, leaving even Eddie Hearn in the dark about the sport's new players and format. TKO plans to host "four large scale super-fights" in 2025 and 2026.
Potential Collaboration with Rival Promoters
Despite previous rivalries, Eddie Hearn expressed openness to working with Dana White & Co if it benefits his fighters. Hearn sees White's involvement in boxing as positive and exciting for the sport's future.
Future of Boxing under TKO Group
With plans to promote big fights like Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford and potentially working with ESPN after their contract with Top Rank, TKO's entry into boxing has sparked interest and speculation within the boxing community.
