Veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum has taken aim at Dana White over the UFC president’s dogged determination to go ahead with UFC 249. While most of the sporting world has gone into temporary shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, White has remained steadfast in his commitment to keep the UFC’s April 18 pay-per-view event alive. That approach has led to criticism from some quarters, with 88-year-old Arum telling CBS Sports’ “State of Combat” podcast that White “should be ashamed of himself” for continuing to push for the show. “What’s going on in this country and the world with this virus, the last thing we need is for an event to take place with no spectators just to get the event to take place,” he said. “But the truth is, Dana White is somebody with a flawed intelligence.” While White is persisting with his plans to keep UFC 249 going, Hall of Fame boxing promoter Arum has completely shut down his events and says he won’t make any firm plans for his next slate of shows until he knows what’s happening with the ongoing coronavirus situation. Related Tony Ferguson opens as betting favorite vs.
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