White built the UFC into a powerhouse, and now he's got his sights set on boxing. He's got some big names in his corner too. Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi Arabian promoter who's been putting on massive fights, is on board. TKO Group Holdings, which owns both UFC and WWE, is also backing the move.
The plan? Set up a Unified Boxing Organization (UBO) that'll work alongside the current big four - WBO, WBC, WBA, and IBF. It's not about pushing them out, but adding something new to the mix.
Alan Dawson from Uncrowned reports that the boxing world's reaction is mixed. Some see it as a fresh approach, while others worry it's just a power play.
"This is a power grab," one insider told Dawson. "But it could also be good for boxing. It's complicated."
White's track record with the UFC shows he knows how to build a successful sports organization. Now, he's betting he can do the same with boxing, bringing the sport into a new era.
The proposed changes to the Ali Act could shake up how boxing's run. It's a big move, and it's got everyone talking. Will it revolutionize boxing like the UFC did for MMA? Or will it face too much pushback from the established boxing world?
One thing's for sure - with Dana White, Turki Alalshikh, and TKO Group in the mix, boxing's in for some interesting times ahead. They're not just talking about change; they're pushing for it. And that could mean a whole new ballgame for fighters and fans alike.