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Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 01:52
by Glass Joe
https://sports.yahoo.com/boxing/breakin ... 06702.html

Sounds like all is not well behind the scenes.

allegedly is reportedly facing a potential $1 BILLION legal dispute with Saudi Arabia’s SELA and Zuffa Boxing

Boxing’s power structure is on the verge of a seismic shift. allegedly is preparing a potential $1 BILLION High Court battle after alleging he was frozen out of Zuffa Boxing the Saudi-backed venture formed by SELA and TKO Group Holdings.

Queensberry claims contracts were breached and privileged access was used to strike a five year mega deal behind their back. With Turki Alalshikh, Dana White and Nick Khan driving Zuffa’s push to dominate the sport and a reported $500M media deal already secured this isn’t just a lawsuit. It’s a potential war for control of boxing’s future.

A courtroom war that could shake up the entire boxing business.

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 03:07
by Alba
Saudi bots will be over this thread :lol:

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 03:13
by veriton
That explains that Bunce pod with FW with zero mention of the Saudis, they must have agreed on that as part of the interview.

Lots of people try and take over boxing but just end up spaffing all of their money for zero impact. The UK doesnt need Saudi money to flourish, we've got a proper sporting culture to support boxing.

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 05:36
by mickey1975
Go on Frank.

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 06:38
by tony1234
Zuffa means nothing here , if Connor Benn is the best they can do they will fail. Hopefully Frank has got all his contracts water tight

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 07:27
by Ruthless-RKO
tony1234 wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 06:38 Zuffa means nothing here , if Connor Benn is the best they can do they will fail. Hopefully Frank has got all his contracts water tight
Knowing Frank, he most likely has.

You can't escape contracts with him

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 07:51
by Alba
Ruthless-RKO wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 07:27
tony1234 wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 06:38 Zuffa means nothing here , if Connor Benn is the best they can do they will fail. Hopefully Frank has got all his contracts water tight
Knowing Frank, he most likely has.

You can't escape contracts with him
But hes up against the Saudi State.

We know how they work, even though some dont want to acknowledge it

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 07:59
by Ruthless-RKO
Alba wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 07:51 But hes up against the Saudi State.

We know how they work, even though some dont want to acknowledge it
You saying it's a no-win for Frank?

Maybe they'll settle with him. For old time sake.

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 09:26
by Bercli
veriton wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 03:13 That explains that Bunce pod with FW with zero mention of the Saudis, they must have agreed on that as part of the interview.

Lots of people try and take over boxing but just end up spaffing all of their money for zero impact. The UK doesnt need Saudi money to flourish, we've got a proper sporting culture to support boxing.
No we have not,your wrong there. With all due respect,without Saudi money,Pov and broadcast ££ it will be difficult to build and showcase top talent

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 09:33
by JamesPhilips
So the action will be filed in the USA I assume?

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 10:05
by Ruthless-RKO
Bercli wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 09:26
veriton wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 03:13 That explains that Bunce pod with FW with zero mention of the Saudis, they must have agreed on that as part of the interview.

Lots of people try and take over boxing but just end up spaffing all of their money for zero impact. The UK doesnt need Saudi money to flourish, we've got a proper sporting culture to support boxing.
No we have not,your wrong there. With all due respect,without Saudi money,Pov and broadcast ££ it will be difficult to build and showcase top talent
Definitely had an impact. Fight's that would probably take 2-3 years to marinate, we got within a year.

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 10:13
by MightyWarrior
Frank could be summoned to the Saudi embassy for a meeting soon.
He should definitely not go and send Dev Sahni instead

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 10:31
by jameswilson
MightyWarrior wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 10:13 Frank could be summoned to the Saudi embassy for a meeting soon.
He should definitely not go and send Dev Sahni instead
Then we don't hear from Dev for 4 years before getting an interview with him about how he was tied to a radiator all that time.

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 10:37
by Ruthless-RKO
jameswilson wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 10:31
MightyWarrior wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 10:13 Frank could be summoned to the Saudi embassy for a meeting soon.
He should definitely not go and send Dev Sahni instead
Then we don't hear from Dev for 4 years before getting an interview with him about how he was tied to a radiator all that time.
Did we ever find out if Quickyg was Dev?

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 12:51
by Glass Joe
I added a poll :OhYes:

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 13:30
by veriton
Bercli wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 09:26
veriton wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 03:13 That explains that Bunce pod with FW with zero mention of the Saudis, they must have agreed on that as part of the interview.

Lots of people try and take over boxing but just end up spaffing all of their money for zero impact. The UK doesnt need Saudi money to flourish, we've got a proper sporting culture to support boxing.
No we have not,your wrong there. With all due respect,without Saudi money,Pov and broadcast ££ it will be difficult to build and showcase top talent
.
I respectfully invite you to study the history of the sport in the UK. It boomed before the Saudis got involved and will do when they get bored.

Frank and Eddie on Dazn has had more impact than 'his excellency' throwing a few quid around on boxing in between porta potty parties.

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 13:38
by keithmoonhangover
Fwank's lawyers are busier than a five dollar whore. :OhYes:

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 14:28
by CaptainSpacerod
Gotta love Frank

He’ll sue absolutely anybody

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 15:51
by golden_labrador
tony1234 wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 06:38 Zuffa means nothing here , if Connor Benn is the best they can do they will fail. Hopefully Frank has got all his contracts water tight
Benn was the final piece of the jigsaw for the Saudis. killer move

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 16:00
by Glass Joe

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 16:04
by Ruthless-RKO
Glass Joe wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 16:00
Just saw this on twitter.

How on earth can Queensberry be in financial trouble.

The money they have made especially over the past few years.

Is he a crap businessman or something?

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 16:04
by Glass Joe
same could be said for Mayweather :yay:

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 16:08
by golden_labrador
Ruthless-RKO wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 16:04
Glass Joe wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 16:00
Just saw this on twitter.

How on earth can Queensberry be in financial trouble.

The money they have made especially over the past few years.

Is he a crap businessman or something?

souce of rumours = a media company owned by the people being sued

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 16:11
by Alba
Ruthless-RKO wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 16:04
Glass Joe wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 16:00
Just saw this on twitter.

How on earth can Queensberry be in financial trouble.

The money they have made especially over the past few years.

Is he a crap businessman or something?
Come on, look who's posting it.

Straight from the Saudi playbook

Re: Queensberry embroiled in potential $1 billion legal dispute with Saudi Arabia's SELA, TKO's Zuffa Boxing

Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 16:26
by mickey1975
Alba wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 16:11
Ruthless-RKO wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 16:04
Glass Joe wrote: 25 Feb 2026, 16:00
Just saw this on twitter.

How on earth can Queensberry be in financial trouble.

The money they have made especially over the past few years.

Is he a crap businessman or something?
Come on, look who's posting it.

Straight from the Saudi playbook
They grassed themselves up saying about ticket sales suffering for Wardley v Dubois before they went on sale...