Why Donald Trump’s midterm disaster is bad news for Dana White’s attempt to take over boxing
The National · 4 Nov 2026

Why Donald Trump’s midterm disaster is bad news for Dana White’s attempt to take over boxing

The fallout from Donald Trump and the Republicans’ electoral meltdown is still being assessed – and could even extend to the world of professional boxing. The sport has been going through a period of significant change, driven by the arrival of Saudi Arabian capital, new broadcasting arrangements and the launch of the Dana White-fronted Zuffa Boxing. White, the UFC president, had long threatened to enter boxing and finally made his move in 2025 with the formation of Zuffa.


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