Zuffa Boxing may still be in its infancy but it already has two events in the books, with more on the horizon, too. It is a sharp contrast to more established promoters, like Premier Boxing Champions, who have been limited to a more reduced output on Prime Video, and Top Rank, who remain broadcast-homeless.
Regardless, Zuffa continues to attract criticisms — from its attempts to re-write protections for boxing via the Muhammad Ali Revival Act, and perceptions from those within boxing regarding renumeration for fighters.
Now, Hall-of-Fame fighter Roy Jones Jr. has added his name to those who object to Zuffa’s arrival.
“Your guys in the UFC and make more money in boxing in one night than they make their whole career in the UFC.”
For Jones, “That’s a problem!”
He said: “Balance the problem out. Balance the problem in your sport and make my sport better! But don’t go and take my sport and do the same to do with your sport.”
More to follow…