Is the UFC antitrust lawsuit funded by a competitor? | Ep. 283
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In today’s episode, we’re looking at the latest developments in the UFC antitrust cases, and they are juicy! From Dana White’s newly discovered secret phones (yes, there are even more of them), to the Defendant’s theory that the Plaintiff’s may be funded by a competitor to the UFC, we examine as much as we could in the limited time we had the documents before recording. We also weigh in on Zuffa Boxing’s official capacity (or lack thereof) in the Fury-Joshua fight. There’s a lot more, so make sure to follow along with our outline as you listen:
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Episode 283 Outline
* Are there any new filings or updates to the UFC antitrust cases?
* Friend of the show, Eric Hamidi, sent us a report that says the House will be proposing amendments to the Protect College Sports Act, which could complicate the chances of it passing. This is the bill you theorized the Ali Act amendment bill might hitch a ride with. If this bill gets stuck, do you think TKO’s bill does too?
* The press conference for Fury-Joshua happened this week. How important to Zuffa Boxing was it to have Max Kellerman be the host of it?
* Was it as important as having Dana White there?
* Is the viewer number of that press conference, 70K, a surefire sign that this is going to be a huge fight?
* Boxing Scene reported that the British Boxing Board of Control confirmed that Matchroom, Queensberry and Sela will be the only promoters of the Fury-Joshua event. What part would Zuffa Boxing play, if any, in that event?
* Tris Dixon reported that Turki Alalshikh sold the controlling interest of Ring Magazine to DAZN. What implications does that have for ZUFFA Boxing?
* Is this a signal that the Saudis are pulling up stakes in boxing or is this mainly about Turki and his possible finances?
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29 Sept 2026
Will the Hearn-White feud derail Fury-Joshua? | Ep. 282
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In today’s episode, we’re looking at the battle for the right to officially promote Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury. We discuss why Dana White is digging in to be attached to the megawatt fight in a promotional capacity, and why Eddie Hearn is resisting with everything he’s got. We weigh in on the boxing media, and how British media is in a much better position to ask tougher questions and push back against Dana White’s classic aggressive treatment. There’s a lot more, so make sure to follow along with our outline as you listen:
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Episode 282 Outline
* Are there any new filings or updates in the UFC antitrust cases?
* We finally got word last week that AJ vs. Fury was a go, but within 24hrs of the announcement, it was back in jeopardy again. Why is Dana White digging in so hard despite the contract that Turki Alalsheikh signed off on for AJ distinctly saying that neither Dana nor Zuffa Boxing as a whole can be involved?
* Dana said in an interview regarding that contract stipulation, “Who’s gonna stop me?” What are your thoughts on that?
* Why is Eddie Hearn digging in so hard to stick to the terms of that contract?
* Is it worth possibly losing the fight and the money that comes with it?
* How was Fury able to remove that term from his contract?
* In your opinion, how much money do you think is invested in it when it’s all said and done?
* Is it possible that Saudi finances have been jeopardized enough for them to consider scrapping the bout?
* Dana White had a complete meltdown Saturday night at a post-event presser for Zuffa Boxing. Do you think European boxing media might be a different animal, especially since the gent (Jack Figg) that pressed him works for the sports arm of the Sun, and not an independent, boxing-exclusive website?
* How long do you think it will be until we see traditional boxing media squeezed out and replaced by influencers?
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25 Sept 2026
Have we seen boxing’s best days? | Ep. 281
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In today’s episode, we’re looking at the health of boxing and if it’s so far gone as to be unrecoverable. We discuss when boxing’s financial peak …
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