Turki loves boxing. He wants to see the best fighting the best. And he's injecting enough money in the sport to make the big fights happen... consistently. I joked on a previous thread that Dana White would soon want Turki assassinated, but on a serious note... Turki has to represent a real threat to UFC. The ONLY thing gay ass cage fighting ever had over was:."We make the big fights happen, they don't." If His Excellency continues to change that, boxing will have UFC against the ropes.
BTW- boxing will ALWAYS have a bigger worldwide appeal than MMA. You don't see Ronaldo (arguably the most famous sportsman on Earth) sitting ringside for some cage match. Boxing has a certain artistic and dare I say royal appeal to it that - at the highest levels - will always make it a more compelling sport than two guys rolling around on the ground like maricons.
Not a threat….IMO. Both boxing and UFC(not MMA) can exist together. UFC has become part of American culture like the NBA, MLB and NFL….it’s not going anywhere. I hope HIS EXCELLENCY likes making fights happen because he’s a super FAN who can afford it….the more money he’s willing to spend the more money so-so/average boxing superstar will take. Maybe he makes Tank vs Loma…
what heck ? While it's true that boxing has historically been associated with a certian level of prestige and glamour, UFC has gained more popularity and has attracted wide range of celebrities and high profile figures like Cristiano Ronaldo who attended the Connor Mcgregor bouts among others. I do agree that the ufc does seem to appeal to the less sophisticated consumers much like the nascar and pro wrestling crowd.
Boxing is definitely getting some help from the Saudi’s these days and when they have big events taking place boxing certainly gets more worldwide attention. Saying that though UFC will still stand on its own even with the Saudis assisting boxing. I prefer boxing and ONE Championship over UFC any day but I do acknowledge how much popularity and power UFC has in the business.
