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For years, Dana White has mocked boxing as a “dying sport,” a relic stumbling under the weight of politics, fractured titles, and slow-moving promoters. But when the biggest fight in years—Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford—lined up on the same night as UFC Noche, the spotlight swung back on him. Fans wondered: would this be White’s long-promised rebirth of Zuffa Boxing, or just another night where the UFC outshined the sweet science?

The stage was set. One card in Texas, one card in Las Vegas. Two sports fighting not just for revenue, but for relevance. And when the smoke cleared, the scorecard told a story no one could ignore.

Meanwhile, UFC Noche, headlined by Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva, stole the buzz with chaos, energy, and matchmaking that kept fans glued to the action. By compari