The top manager of the UFC has generated a strong buzz in the boxing industry by declaring his direct participation in the organization of the expected fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

According to his recent statements, Dana White will assume a leading role in the promotion of this heavyweight showdown, which is projected planned to take place in November. This news arises after eight years of failed attempts to concrete the fight between the two British leaders.

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The logistics of the event are linked to the plans of Saudi Arabia and to a global broadcast through the Netflix platform. In this con text, Dana White assured that his intervention responds to a direct request from Turki Alalshikh, who leads the major sports events in Riyadh.

This collaboration would mark a milestone in the career of the businessman, who has expressed for years his intention to expand his influence through the Zuffa Boxing brand.

Preparations and context of the boxers

Before the star duel takes place, Anthony Joshua must fulfill a prior commitment to Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Saudi Arabia.

This fight represents his return after a period of physical and psychological recovery derived from personal issues. On the other hand, Tyson Fury already resumed activity. dad last April with a triumph over Arslanbek Makhmudov, seeking to recover the competitive pace necessary to face Joshua under the management of Dana White.

“I'm organizing the fight between Tyson Fury and AJ. I'm promoting that.”, White said in an interview with Nina Drama through Kick.

Although the announcement has made an impact, there are doubts in the sector due to previous experiences where the manager did not end up assuming the main promotional position. However, on this time ion, the figure of Dana White appears as a disruptive element versus the traditional agreements that promoters like Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn maintain with other streaming platforms.

Impact on the industry and possible conflicts

Dana White's official entry to the negotiating table could trigger a direct meeting with Eddie Hearn, with whom she has had public differences in the past. Since Joshua has current commitments with other companies, the presence of the head of the UFC as main promoter alters the usual scheme of international billboards.

Analysts suggest that this could change the way major boxing events are marketed from now on.

Despite the fact that the official headquarters nor the exact date of november has not yet been confirmed, Dana White's involvement guarantees a different media exposure.