Former UFC middleweight champion and mixed martial arts legend Anderson Silva has given his opinion on UFC boss Dana White.
This Friday, Anderson Silva returns to the boxing ring for an intriguing showdown with Tyron Woodley. While he may be in the twilight of his combat sports career, many are still rooting for ‘The Spider’ to go out and get the job done – especially because of what he’s been able to show in boxing since leaving MMA.
While in the UFC, it’s safe to say that Anderson Silva had a rocky relationship with Dana White at times. From White criticizing some of his performances to backstage disputes, Silva wasn’t always in the company’s good books. Unfortunately, no one can deny that he is one of the greatest champions we have ever seen at that level.
In a media bash ahead of his showdown with Woodley, Anderson Silva spoke about Dana White and his position in MMA and boxing.
Anderson Silva’s take on Dana White
“A lot of people talk bad about Dana, but he is a businessman,” Silva told reporters, including MMA Junkie, during a media bash on Tuesday. “He stayed in the business for many, many years. It’s hard to say anything bad or good about Dana because it’s all about business. It’s numbers. Numbers don’t lie. If you don’t get the same numbers, why am I keeping you here? Dana is Dana. He’s a boss.”
“I think it’s a different sport,” Silva said. “I don’t like to talk about that because people think I don’t respect Dana or I don’t respect anyone. But I believe boxing is a different sport, and it’s a very old sport, and a lot of people in this sport need respect. It’s not about how much money you have to put on the best fights together, but about tradition and respect.”
Quotes via MMA junkie
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