UFC President Dana White Talks About His Parents' Death

Dana White Opens Up on Relationship with Late Parents

UFC supremo Dana White recently sat down for an interview with Sun columnist Piers Morgan, where he revealed that he is dealing with the recent passing of his parents. Although White seldom speaks about his childhood, he credits his upbringing for instilling the work ethic that has made him a sporting titan.

White "Had Almost No Feelings" Following Parents' Passing

White explained that his relationship with his parents, June and Dana Sr, was not a significant part of his life. Therefore, he did not feel a great deal of pain when he learned of their deaths. He shared, "I didn't wish any ill will on either one of my parents, but no, I didn't, when they passed away, I had almost no feelings about it, to be honest with you."

Strained Relationship with Parents Shapes White's Indomitable Spirit

White, regarded as an unstoppable force in the sports world, believes that his indomitable spirit is a result of his strained relationship with his late parents. He stated, "the way that I am built and the drive and all the things that I have, definitely come from the relationship that I had with my parents, there is no doubt about it."

Dana White's Relentless Work Ethic Shaped by Parents

White attributes his relentless work ethic to his parents, acknowledging that it played a significant role in shaping who he is today. He firmly stated, "I truly believe, had I not had them for parents, had I not had the upbringing that I did have, that I wouldn't be who I am today. That's a fact."

Dana White Promoted to CEO of the UFC

Following the completion of the UFC's merger with WWE, Dana White was promoted to CEO of the organization. However, he has no plans to step away from his current duties any time soon. He expressed, "I never said my time was up... There is still a lot of work to do."

White Embraces His Age and Looks to the Future

Despite comments regarding his age, White embraces his position and is focused on the years ahead. He confidently stated, "I feel like I'm f***ing 25 again. I've been taking my health seriously [and] I feel great... How fast are the next 20 years gonna go? There is still a lot of work to do."

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