His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has become synonymous with staging some of the biggest boxing spectacles in recent years, often blending fights with high-profile live performances. With the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford clash now set for Allegiant Stadium—a $2 billion venue—expectations are equally grand. But Dana White has a different vision.

Dana White , who is promoting the fight as the debut event for his Zuffa Boxing league with backing from TKO Group and Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, doesn’t share Alalshikh’s enthusiasm for stadium shows or lengthy concert intermissions. Speaking to BSalSportsGuy, White revealed that the push for Allegiant came from Alalshikh himself.

Dana White hates one thing about boxing

“Turki wanted to do Allegiant Stadium so bad,”

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