Dana White's $7.7B Paramount Deal and Zuffa Boxing Expansion
Key Questions
What is the value of Dana White's new Paramount deal for UFC?
Dana White secured a $7.7 billion rights deal with Paramount for UFC. This major agreement supports UFC's expansion efforts including into boxing.
What were the results of Zuffa Boxing 5 APEX event?
Andres Cortes won by unanimous decision over Eridson Garcia in the main event upset. Mark Magsayo scored a TKO in round 5 against McCrory in his Zuffa Boxing debut.
What is the main event for Zuffa Boxing 6?
Shane Mosley Jr. vs. Serhii Bohachuk headlines Zuffa Boxing 6 on May 10 in Las Vegas. It features a three-fight main card as part of Zuffa's boxing push.
What other notable fights are associated with Zuffa Boxing expansion?
Upcoming cards include Spence vs. Tszyu and Fury vs. Makhmudov. Zuffa Boxing has seen viral KOs like Alexis De La Cerda's brutal finish.
Why is Dana White no longer negotiating UFC fighter deals?
Dana White has stepped back from directly negotiating UFC fighter contracts. He explained this shift in recent interviews amid his focus on broader business expansions.
What hype surrounds Eddie Hall and Tyson Fury?
Eddie Hall and Tyson Fury are hyping a Misfits Boxing event. Eddie Hearn offered $10 million each for a Dana White vs. Eddie Hearn fight in Misfits Boxing.
How is Zuffa Boxing changing the sport?
Zuffa Boxing, now five events in, aims to improve boxing with events at APEX and Vegas cards. It leverages UFC funding and Dana White's vision for growth.
What is Tyson Fury's goal in his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov?
Tyson Fury wants a brutal knockout against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to prove he is back to his best.
UFC CEO's $7.7B Paramount rights; Zuffa Boxing 5 APEX results (Cortes UD Garcia upset ME, Magsayo R5 TKO McCrory); Zuffa 6 Mosley-Bohachuk May 10 Vegas; Spence-Tszyu/Fury-Makhmudov; Hearn offers. Boxing push amid UFC funding; Hall-Fury Misfits hype.