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Dana White on Boxing vs. UFC: “The UFC Is a Dictatorship – and That’s Why It Works”

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The longtime president and promoter of the UFC, Dana White, recently made headlines with his blunt comparison between the worlds of boxing and UFC. As Dana White looks beyond his success with the UFC, he is making a move into the world of boxing, a sport he believes is in need of major reform. In a recent interview, White drew sharp contrasts between the organizational structures of mixed martial arts and boxing, highlighting his belief that the UFC’s centralized approach is the key to its success, as he prepares to promote Canelo vs. Crawford.

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In a recent interview with Helen Yee, Dana White explained:

“There’s a lot of cooks in the kitchen in boxing, and not in the UFC.