From Octagon to Ring: Dana White Makes Blockbuster Boxing Debut With Canelo-Crawford Pairing

Backed by Saudi money and Netflix, the UFC boss vows to fix the legacy fight game.

Canelo Alvarez (L) and Terence Crawford (R) face off on September 8, 2025, as Turki Al-Sheikh and Dana White look on. — Canelo Alvarez (L) and Terence Crawford (R) face off on September 8, 2025, as Turki Al-Sheikh and Dana White look on. David Becker/Getty Images

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Published: Sep 13, 2025, 04:00 AM ET
Updated:Sep 13, 2025, 03:31 PM ET