Turki Al-Sheikh, an investor from Riyadh Season, has taken a step that could change the world of boxing by inviting Dana White from UFC and Nick Khan from WWE to his team. Together, they intend to create the first closed promotion in boxing history called Zuffa Boxing, which will have its own roster of fighters and clear rules with a single champion in each weight class.
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This innovation could significantly impact existing organizations such as WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO, which currently control the market. Terence Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs), recognized as the best boxer in the world, expressed hope that the new approach would truly change the market situation after the WBC stripped him of his title.
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In his Instagram, Crawford shared his thoughts: "Turki, I hope you succeed. I hope people like them disappear from boxing because they are ruining our sport. Their ranking system makes fighters wait a long time for a chance. Look at Benavidez — how long has he been a contender? Two years? It's just absurd! This is blatant favoritism."
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“Mauricio, everyone knows you’re on Canelo’s side,” Crawford didn’t miss the chance to jab at the WBC boss. “Did you get so offended when I beat him? OK, that happens. Instead of congratulating me, you decided to take offense? Instead of being happy that I wear your belt, you chose another path? I've already been stripped of titles, but that doesn’t matter. I’m still the undisputed champion. What do you say to that? You’re not here for the fighters. You’re even worse than all these promoters. You won’t strip me of my championship because my story is already written, and I’ve become a legend.”
