Let’s go back in time. Months ago, the news of the TKO-Riyadh Season handshake, which resulted in the creation of a new boxing promotion, was still fresh. In the absence of an official name, it was conveniently referred to as the boxing league. While the media was still abuzz with talk about this potential game-changer, a few reports shared details about the projected payouts for fighters who would enroll in the program. Depending on their standings, fighter pay ranged from a minimum of $20,000 (for a ten-round bout) to $750,000 for title defenses.
Months have passed since those updates emerged. Now, the so-called league has both a name and a proper structure. Helmed by Dana White , Zuffa Boxing has already tested the waters with the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford super fight.