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Max Kellerman’s Boxing Title ‘Cancer’ Opinion Dates Back 27 Years

Max Kellerman sat down with Ak and Barak, revealing just how outspoken he has become about boxing’s establishment since joining forces with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing. The former HBO and ESPN broadcaster made it clear that he has no time…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 1:09 PM
Max Kellerman’s Boxing Title ‘Cancer’ Opinion Dates Back 27 Years
Key Things to Know
  • Max Kellerman revealed his contempt for boxing sanctioning bodies dates back to the 1999 Lewis-Holyfield draw.
  • Kellerman confirmed he respects zero major sanctioning bodies and views fragmented belts as promotional tools.
  • The broadcaster claimed he has refused to name sanctioning bodies on air for nearly 25 years.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Broadcaster Max Kellerman revealed that his strong opposition to boxing's major sanctioning bodies dates back 27 years to the controversial 1999 draw between Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield. Speaking on Ring Champs with Ak & Barak, Kellerman stated he respects none of the four sanctioning bodies, describing them as symptoms of a wider cancer caused by fragmented championships.

Phil Jay argues that while Kellerman's criticisms have merit, his alignment with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing raises questions about his independence. Jay writes that completely replacing traditional sanctioning bodies could potentially disregard decades of championship history and diminish the legacy of past boxing legends.

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