Motivedia is saying Moses Itauma is the new Mike Tyson.
Lol
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Darren Till vs Song! Who wins?
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Billy moore!
Pig Eyes about to get suedâŚlol
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No deals for Bob. No deals for Al. If it wasnât for Turki boxing really would be collapsing.
Eddie Hearn would be not only the King of Fresno, but also the King of Boxing.
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There is an oppurtunity for young Amercan boxing promoters to position themselves very nicely for the next few decades.
The old guard seems done, Turki is beefing with Dana and eventually the Saudiâs will stop being so hands on.
The issue is, they need TV deals. Guaranteed annual $.
Maybe Jake Paul, or someone like him, can persuade TV decision makers. But thatâs what it needs.
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Stfu you prick
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UFC is still King!
'Amazonâs current combat sports slate no longer fits the new direction. Premier Boxing Champions is on its way out once its deal wraps. The focus now is on properties with scale, global pull, and advertiser confidence.
That is why UFC is the real prize. According to recent reports, backed by my sources, Amazon is freeing up capital to make a run at UFCâs pay-per-view rights as part of TKOâs upcoming media package. Everything else, including the boxing play, is window dressing.
TKO is trying to bring its new boxing product into the conversation, shopping the September 13 Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight as a streaming tentpole. Mark Shapiro is pushing to trigger a bidding war between Amazon and Netflix.
But Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season locked in the fight under the Sela banner after a reported meeting between Netflix, TKO Boxing, and Saudi officials went south. TKO was left on the outside. Dana White has since rejoined the promotional effort, trying to keep some presence in the room, but the control isnât theirs.
In reality, Riyadh Season and TKO Boxing are tagging along. UFC is the asset that moves markets. That is what Amazon wants. That is what everyone wants. Everything else is along for the ride.
What Happens to ONE Now?
Without Amazon, ONE Championship faces a daunting challenge in securing a new U.S. distribution partner. The major players in sports streaming are currently focused on properties with established global appeal and proven revenue streams.
The UFC stands as the premier asset in combat sports, commanding significant attention in the media rights market. With its current deal with ESPN set to expire at the end of 2025, the UFC is reportedly seeking a new agreement valued at over $1 billion annually. Potential new suitors include Amazon, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Discovery, all vying for a piece of the UFCâs extensive portfolio of events and content.
Meanwhile, the Professional Fighters League (PFL), bolstered by its acquisition of Bellator, is attempting to position itself as a formidable competitor. However, questions remain about its financial stability and ability to deliver consistent, high-quality events that can attract and retain a substantial audience.
DAZN, once considered a potential home for various combat sports, is currently reevaluating its strategy. The platform has been trimming its fight catalog and focusing on specific markets, indicating a shift away from broad-based combat sports coverage.
In this competitive landscape, ONE Championshipâs lack of marquee talent and limited U.S. market penetration make it a less attractive option for major streaming platforms. Without a significant shift in strategy or a breakthrough in audience engagement, ONEâs current prospects in the U.S. market remain dangerously slim and uncertain.â
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âBut Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season locked in the fight under the Sela banner after a reported meeting between Netflix, TKO Boxing, and Saudi officials went south.â
What an insufferable know it all bitch that guy is.
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Ainât nobody buying UFC ppvs but NDA lol
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No one likes Elie lol
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