WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman Deals Zuffa Boxing Its Biggest Loss

Zuffa Boxing, backed by Turki Alalshikh and Saudi money and led by Dana White, made an aggressive entry into professional boxing, targeting sanctioning bodies and seeking to establish its own champions and rankings. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman responded strategically rather than with hostility, helping to unite the sanctioning bodies in unanimous resistance against Zuffa's efforts. Sulaiman's measured approach, reportedly including taking the fight to Washington, is described as delivering Zuffa Boxing its biggest setback since entering the sport.