Tony Bellew blasts Dana White, Ali Act changes: ‘No one come to see your bald head sitting there’

Former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew has publicly criticized UFC CEO Dana White over his recent push into boxing and his support for changes to boxing's regulatory framework. White, who launched Zuffa Boxing as part of an expansion into the sport, has backed the Ali Revival Act, which proposes amendments to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act. The proposed changes have proven controversial, with opponents objecting to provisions that would grant promoters greater control over titles and rankings while reducing financial transparency requirements. Bellew, speaking from his perspective as a former title holder, took issue with White's involvement and visibility in boxing matters, suggesting that the UFC boss should remember that fighters—not executives—are the true draws in combat sports. The Ali Revival Act remains a divisive topic in boxing circles, with supporters and critics divided over whether the proposed reforms would strengthen or undermine fighter protections and the sport's overall integrity.