Boxing Advisor Egypt Brown Pushes Back on UFC Crossover: “We Don’t Need a Boxing UFC”

In the wake of rising tensions between boxing purists and the expanding reach of UFC president Dana White, boxing figurehead and industry power broker Egypt Brown is speaking out — and not holding back.

Following UFC 315 and a viral interview revealing that a title-contending UFC fighter was crowdfunding to cover his travel expenses, backlash erupted online against the MMA promotion’s pay structure. The controversy has since reignited debates over fighter treatment, equity, and whether the UFC’s business model belongs anywhere near the sport of boxing.

Egypt Brown, a rising force in boxing investment and global fight promotion, made his stance crystal clear: boxing doesn’t need the UFC — or Dana White — entering its territory.

“Let me speak directly about a few things and clear up the confusion,” Brown said in a statement. “Dana White has a history of paying low numbers to fighters while keeping their sponsorship revenue. I have strong relationships with some of the most talented MMA fighters in the world, and I can tell you—they’re worth far more than what they’re being paid.”

Brown, whose Fight 4 Mental Health platform is currently pioneering a mental wellness movement across boxing, combat sports, and global media, criticized the narrative that boxing is struggling financially — pointing out that some of the biggest paydays in combat sports history have come from boxing matches, not MMA.

“Let’s not forget, the most profitable UFC fighter of all time — Conor McGregor — made his biggest check in boxing, not the UFC,” Brown noted.

The comments come amid rumors that Dana White is exploring avenues to further involve the UFC brand in boxing, despite a complicated history with sanctioning bodies like the WBC and multiple failed attempts to stage high-level bouts.

“Dana White has gone out of his way to attack sanctioning bodies like the WBC,” Brown added. “He’s attempted, and failed, to schedule fights in ways that would’ve hurt our ecosystem. I wish him well in his own business, but we don’t need his help in ours.”

While Brown made it clear he holds no personal animosity toward White, his message was pointed: boxing is thriving, and outsiders should focus on supporting the sport — not trying to repackage or control it.

“It’s time people who aren’t involved in our sport buy a ticket and participate as fans,” Brown concluded.

As boxing continues its global resurgence with new investment, crossover appeal, and athlete-first infrastructure, figures like Egypt Brown are asserting that authentic leadership and fighter equity will define the next era — not outside interference.

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