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Breaking Down the Leaked Pay Structure in Dana White’s New Boxing Venture
Dana White’s long-anticipated move into boxing just got real—and now, we’ve got a glimpse into how he plans to pay fighters in this new TKO-backed league. The recently leaked pay structure has set the combat sports world buzzing, with fighters and fans debating whether this model is the fix boxing needs or another UFC-style control mechanism with a different glove size.
Let’s break it down.
The Tiered Payment System
Here’s what we know based on the leaked documents:
At first glance, this seems like a major shift—especially for lower-tier fighters who often struggle to earn a living in boxing’s fractured ecosystem. Compared to some club shows and regional cards where fighters might walk away with under $10K, the base pay is a step up.
But here’s where things get controversial.
Is It a Step Forward—or a Step Back?
For unranked and mid-tier fighters, $20K–$125K per bout could be a dream scenario. No confusing promotional middlemen, no purse splits that vanish after sanctioning fees and shady managers take their cut. Just a structured, UFC-style ladder with clear incentives to rise.
However, for the top fighters—those used to commanding seven and even eight-figure paydays—this proposed structure feels like a ceiling, not a floor.
Just ask the fans who flooded social media with reactions like:“So Tank Davis gets 20K now? I give this 2 years max.”
Turki Alalshikh, a key partner in the league and head of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, has already gone on record to dispute the leaked numbers, suggesting they may not reflect the final model. That said, the damage—or the clarity—is done. People now know what type of control system is potentially coming.
UFC DNA in a Boxing Body
This pay structure mirrors what fighters in the UFC deal with: base pay, performance tiers, and a single promotion controlling matchmaking, titles, and marketing. The goal? To clean up the chaos of boxing’s current system, where multiple belts, shady negotiations, and inconsistent rankings confuse fans and rob the sport of consistency.
Dana White wants to give boxing a UFC makeover: one belt per weight class, rankings based on actual performance, and fights that must happen.
But at what cost?
Will the Stars Sign On?
This model could create a clear path for rising talent to make real money and gain exposure under the Saudi-backed spotlight. But the big question is whether elite-level boxers will walk away from $10M+ paydays for a flat $750K title defense.
Unless equity, backend PPV splits, or sponsor deals are introduced, this pay system might be a tough sell for the likes of Gervonta Davis, Tyson Fury, or Canelo Alvarez.
Still, it’s early—and the leaked figures might just be placeholders. If Dana and Turki really want to dominate the sport, they’ll likely sweeten the pot for the stars.
Final Thoughts
Love it or hate it, Dana White’s new boxing league is coming—and this pay structure might signal a seismic shift in how boxing does business. If he can successfully balance fairness for the up-and-comers and meaningful payouts for the stars, this could be the most organized and fan-friendly version of boxing we’ve seen in decades.
If not? It’ll be another chapter in boxing’s long war between chaos and control.
Stay tuned to FIGHT.TV for more updates on this groundbreaking new league.
What do you think about the leaked pay structure? Is it fair? Is it sustainable? Drop your thoughts in the comments.