Ariel Helwani rips Max Kellerman’s ‘unlistenable’ Zuffa Boxing performance: ‘What the hell happened?’
"He is insufferable on these broadcasts."
"He is insufferable on these broadcasts."
Former ESPN and 'First Take' star Molly Qerim will host Zuffa Boxing events for Paramount+.
"I like a world in which we could potentially live on HBO."
The ex-ESPN star was on the call for last month's Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford super fight.
"What do you want me to do? Roll over and let you tickle my belly? No."
The deal calls for 12 cards in 2026 with more events in the years ahead.
TKO president Mark Shapiro said the company previously planned to package its boxing rights with UFC.
"I would just say in general, it has been kind of a lackluster effort."
"Don't say boxing is not big enough. Boxing is big."
"Dana’s interpretation of media doing its job is "showboating” and "being an a**hole," which is laughable."
BoxingScene says it hasn't been credentialed for a Riyadh Season event since August 2024.
"Everybody is a competitor to us in the sport."
Mark Shapiro says Zuffa will sell 12-16 fights per year, while also maintaining the ability to sell super fights separately.
The news comes one day after UFC and Paramount announced their own rights deal.
"I know these guys are trying to bring the pay back down."
"This fight is a perfect storm, I could not be more excited to be a part of it."