UFC owners reveal ‘we’re exploring’ options in boxing, potentially inviting ‘investment partner’ from the Middle East

A lot can change in a month’s time.

Back in November, TKO Group Holdings president and chief operating officer Mark Shapiro pumped the brakes on getting involved in boxing after UFC CEO Dana White said he was prepared to go “guns blazing” into the sport after seeing all the issues that constantly plague many of the biggest fights, fighters and promotions. While the UFC’s owners at TKO still aren’t looking to invest any money to buy into boxing,...