Zuffa contract details leaked - even far worse than you thought

[Coverdale]

The other promoters should take this as a warning sign that they need to be more amicable with each other. Zuffa is a threat due to its war chest and political connections, but boxing promoters can weather the storm if they band together and treat their rosters with dignity.

Given we've started the year with a contract negotiation psychodrama (Ortiz - Boots) things are not looking hopeful, are they?

I feel pretty philosophical about Zuffa. I despise the sanctioning bodies and "A-side" garbage and I'm ready for someone else to try something.

Opetaia is one of the sport's most talented and exciting fighters and his 2025 was a write-off, which is presumably why he's signed with Zuffa.

[Coverdale]

Why has he been fighting softies lately?

Because he's been promoted incompetently.