What is Zuffa Boxing and can it shake up the sport?

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Zuffa Boxing, a new entrant to professional boxing, has already disrupted the sport by signing major fighters and challenging established promotional rivalries. The company's aggressive strategy, poaching recognizable names and reshaping fighter allegiances, marks a significant shift in boxing's competitive landscape. Founded by the owners of the UFC, Zuffa brings corporate muscle and fresh capital to a traditionally fragmented sport dominated by rival promoters. Early moves suggest the newcomer intends to consolidate power similar to how the UFC consolidated mixed martial arts, potentially reshaping how fights are made and distributed.