“I’ve seen Tito as a boxer, and he’s probably not as good as you are,” commission chair Dr. Tony Alamo told White.
Pow!
With that zing and a vote of 3-1, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) finally approved the three-round exhibition boxing match between UFC President Dana White and former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, according to the Las Vegas Sun.
Here’s a snip from White:
“The last time Tito and I boxed was six years ago and he’s a lot better than he was six years ago. I’m a lot older than I was six years ago, so we’ll see.”
Does White ever turn off promoter mode?
Anyway, we’ve been following this saga for what seems like an eternity. And, I honestly can’t wait until it’s over.
For those somehow unfamiliar with the complete story, here’s the Cliffs Notes version:
Ortiz made it a condition in his contract to return to the UFC last year that he and his former manager and amateur boxer, White, slug out their differences. White agreed, but the NSAC didn’t approve the fight the first go around because of the difference in weight and ring experience.
According to the article, most commissioners were reassured after watching sparring tapes showing White in the ring against another heavyweight from two months ago.
For the fight, Ortiz will weigh in at 205 pounds and White will tip the scales around 196.
The “fight,” which is scheduled for March 24, will likely take place at the UFC training center in Las Vegas and be broadcast later on UFC.com.
To read all about this topic check out our previous posts, which you can get to here.
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Every circus has its clowns…
Yawn.
Just another example of Tito fighting as few real fights as possible. He has the fear rooted deep within.
Seriously, how does either guy or the UFC come out a winner in this one? If Dana White kicks Tito’s ass, or even does semi-well, he damages the credibility of one of the UFC’s top light heavyweights. It’ll be good for Dana White’s ego (and I’m a fan of him, too) but it seems really stupid to risk the marketability of one of his top draws when these guys could just spar no their own at any time, with no publicity.
Dana White has nothing to lose, but if Tito loses he will be the laughing stock of the UFC.
I cant believe I’m rooting for Tito at all. Never thought it possible, til now.
Dana needs to fight that dumb ass that owns pride usa….now that i pay to see..
Great fight, both fighters are full of them selfs, I just wonder what size ring must be to contain their large egos.
Pretty funny that the commission rips on Tito’s “boxing skills.” I think Matt Hughes and Ortiz should box to see who is worse, but claims to be great on his feet. I do not see how this can be good for the UFC unless Tito knocks out Dana.
Matt hughes superman punched mach for christ sake,and that was years ago, hes decent…Tito did pretty well against Forrest and ok against Lidell…Dana is gonna get smashed…i would like to see Dana fight Fishman for the rights of PRIDE..that would be cool, he beat the shit outa that yuppy bastard
i hope Dana knocks him out
I hope theres a double knockout that would teach them!
Is MMA/UFC a legit sport? I would like to think so but when i see sideshow stunts like this I have my doubts. Is David Stern out there trying to post up LeBron? Bud Selig taking BP from roger clemens?
Its just gonna be a couple rounds of boxing…probably with head gear and shit on..dont get your panties in a bunch rob, it might be on the interent, if they broadcast it at all, and its for charity..so its not gonna bea balls to the wall boxing match im sure, probably even be some giggling envolved…its not circus shit, and David stern wouldnt post up labron, but sure as shit he will send a 70 yr old ref out there to race charles barkley in a shuttle run..did you catch that one…not a big deal
boring