De La Hoya vs Dana White: The Corporate War That Could Destroy Boxing’s Fighter Pay
Oscar De La Hoya’s public attacks on Dana White go deeper than the Crawford-Canelo result. He’s calling out TKO’s push to amend the Muhammad Ali Act—legislation that protects boxers from the exact promotional monopoly tactics UFC perfected. This isn’t sour grapes. It’s a fight for boxing’s soul.
Boxing Sanctioning Bodies Under Fire: Crawford Exposes the WBC System
Terence Crawford just declared war on boxing sanctioning bodies, and the timing couldn’t be more strategic. The pound-for-pound king isn’t just complaining about the WBC — he’s exposing how alphabet organizations drain hundreds of thousands per fight through sanctioning fees while offering fighters nothing but manufactured prestige. The mandatory challenger system? Politically manipulated. The rankings? Influenced by promotional connections and mysterious “fees.” Crawford’s already secured financial freedom and unified welterweight, which means he can afford to burn these bridges. Within two years, we’ll see either legitimate reform driven by elite fighters or Saudi money completely bypassing traditional sanctioning bodies.