El President of the UFC, Dana Whitetogether with your excellence Turki Alalshikh, Head of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabiaenthusiastically announced the creation of an innovative competition of boxinga bold initiative that promises to redefine the future of boxing worldwide. They did not do it alone, since TKO is in charge of project.
The company, which owns UFC y WWEhas promised to transform boxing in the purest record style copying the essence of MMAincluding a qualification system and a division championship, with promising fighting between the best of the best.
Speculation is great around the new boxing league could start with an expected fight between Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez y Terence “Bud” Crawford, that the September 2025 in it Allegiant Stadium de Las Vegas. This duel would have the support of Alalshikh, Key figure in event management.
Saúl Álvarez interested in New Boxing League
In an interview with CBS Sportsthe Mexican boxer left the door open and assured that he would be interested in entering the league.
“I think Tko is going to be the best for boxers, I’m almost certain. I am glad that someone sees the boxers because there are many promoters who do not take them seriously. I think this is good for boxing and boxer,” said the fighter tapatío.
Álvarezwhich has a contract of 400 million dollarslook for new challenges and plan to work with characters like Dana White y Nick Khan In a unique experience, and has made it clear in various media.
Canelo Álvarez marks the weight and holds an intense final face with William Scull towards combatx
Dana White Intrigues Canelo Álvarez
In another interview with The Ring said it will be very interesting Work with Dana White.
“I have an agreement with Turki Alalshikh. We are going to work with them. I’m excited. I like Dana White. I like Nick Khan and I like Tko. It’s something new to me. I’m very excited.
“I don’t know how White can make boxing better. He is very focused on working and being very good on what he does in the UFC. I think we will have a good time with him,” he said Álvarez.
Before, the Mexican has to prepare his unification fight of the supermedium weight against William Scull. With everything at stake, your fight against Terence Crawfordthat could pave the way for a That in it boxing.