Dana White: UFC president Dana White is one of the most recognizable faces in combat sports right now. The charismatic owner of the UFC has grown the company from a debt-ridden organization to a multi-billion-dollar company. But what about his own journey? Let’s look at what Dana White did before becoming UFC president. For more combat sports news, follow Insidesport.IN.
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Dana White and the UFC go hand in hand. He is the face of the UFC. And although the UFC has changed ownership and is now part of the Endeavor group, White remains the focal point. The American bought the UFC back in 2001 for $2 million, along with his childhood friends. And while the UFC’s journey is nothing short of brilliant, the UFC president has his own great story.
What Did Dana White Do Before Becoming the UFC President?
What jobs did Dana White work before becoming UFC president
White has spoken openly about his struggles before the UFC. Despite two attempts at succeeding in college, Dana White dropped out. He then started working as a bellman in different hotels in Boston. White also said he worked as a bouncer at the Black Rose in Boston and worked laying pavement.
However, it was at this time that Dana White started giving boxing lessons to earn some money. The future UFC president took up the sport because he loved it. And business soon picked up. However, after getting on the wrong side of Boston gangsters, White had to flee the city.
The American then fled Boston and set up his business in Las Vegas. He joined up with former Golden Gloves boxing champion Peter Welch, and the two continued their business. One thing led to another and Dana White then became manager of some of the UFC fighters.
So there you have it. These were the different jobs Dana White worked before becoming the UFC president. It was when he was manager for some of the UFC fighters that he came in contact with the UFC and found out the dire situation they were in. What happened after is history and now Dana White is one of the most recognizable names in MMA.
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