Tuesday, April 24, 2007
NO HOLDS BARRED: WhiteWatch
On this edition of NO HOLDS BARRED, host Eddie Goldman introduces a new commentary series which will appear from time to time on this show. It is called WhiteWatch, and it examines some of the public utterances of the former boxercise instructor-turned-UFC president, Dana White.
We examine the tone he has set in the UFC regarding issues of race, class, and nationality; some of his critiques of boxing while emulating W"W"E; his comparison of the overall skills of UFC fighters with top pro boxers; and his writing off pro boxing as a dying if not dead sport.
We do also expect to post some interviews with athletes on NO HOLDS BARRED later this week.
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Labels: boxing, Dana White, Eddie Goldman, Ian Carpenter, mixed martial arts, MMA, No Holds Barred, UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship, WhiteWatch, wrestling, Zuffa
