Dana White is planned for one of the largest weeks of his career to date after the announcement that TKO boxing will launch with Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford.
On September 12, the two boxing stars will collide at the Allegiant Stadium of Las Vegas, despite the fact that the UFC president has previously been against running events in a location like this.
A fight of this size has no choice but to be so big on a stage, but that has not prevented the TKO boxing promoter to put down his foot in the past, even with stars like Ilia Topuria who constantly tries to let it happen.
After White Wrestlemania 41 attended allegiant stage, he was asked in his press conference after the fight after UFC Kansas City if this had reconsider his position.
“Nothing will change your mind about a stadium show … I really love this city and the energy in that place was great all night. That is the energy you get in one [arena]. “
Dana White clarifies that he is still 'hatred' stadium for Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford at allegiant stage
In a recent interview with Carlos Contreras Legaspi for ESPN Deportes, Dana White spoke about the plans for Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford has now been officially made his involvement.
The UFC president is planning to enter the boxing world for many years, it is just that his first real trip will include one of the biggest fights in recent years.
“It is an absolute honor and Canelo and Crawford have both been great about this. I look forward to working with these guys from now on until September, it will be fun.”
White was then asked about the decision to give the fight at the Allegiant Stadium of Las Vegas, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders, more than 65,000 seats.
He once again clarified that he will always prefer an event in an arena, but under this special circumstance he will try to get everything out of the closet to improve the overall experience.
'Yes, I hate it. I hate it. So, because I hate it so much, you know I have to try to find out how I can make an incredible experience in Allegiant [Stadium]. “
Dana White outlines what role he and TKO will have in Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford
After what will probably be the largest boxing match of 2025 on 12 September, Dana White will immediately continue to the next major event on the TKO calendar.
The next day, the third episode of Noche UFC will see with the Octagon on the way to Arena Guadalajara who is still set to open after various delays.
Despite this incredibly busy schedule, White confirmed to ESPN Deportes that TKO not only helps to set up Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford.
The UFC president and his team are just as involved in that event as in UFC 320 that will fall on 13 September.
“This is one of the biggest fighting ever and it is clear that I am honored to promote. But yes, if they say we are promoting it, I do the promotion, we do the production, the OPS event, PR, everything to do with the fight, just like a UFC fight.”