Dana White mocks traditional boxing promoters: "No contest, it's like hitting babies"
By Gabriel F. Cordero
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
UFC President Dana White expressed his delight and reaffirmed his position in the world of boxing, sports, and television at the Zuffa Boxing 03 press conference, stating that he had expected stronger resistance from established figures within boxing, but asserted that this hadn't materialized and that Zuffa Boxing was dominating in every aspect.
"The boxing world hasn't put up even the slightest resistance in these three big Zuffa Boxing events, without a more competitive reaction. It's an uneven playing field; we won't even have any significant opposition, and frankly, it's like hitting babies. I feel good, but a little worried because I feel like I'm hitting babies. Traditional companies thought they were going to react and be braver; we didn't think this was going to be so easy, which makes me very surprised," said Dana White.
White also strongly criticized and mocked traditional boxing promoters, saying they lack the vision necessary to advance the sport.
White has declared that Zuffa Boxing will restructure the promotional model of boxing at all costs and will eliminate its traditional structure.
The long-term continuity of Zuffa Boxing remains uncertain, but White insists he has complete confidence in his track record and that he is leading the way in taking over boxing.
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