It is now more than a fact to say that the takeover worldwide of professional boxing and internationally by the East has been completed.
Same for professional sport.
There is no going back now.
Only forging ahead.
The West of course will still be around for big world title fights and sporting events of course (LA Olympics in 2028 and more).
Every dog has his day. The West has had its day.
America will do well but the West has seen its best days past them now.
Now it is the East’s time to rise and advance. That’s the next big thing.
20 Reasons The East Has Now Surpassed The West And Taken Over Boxing And Professional Sport
Let’s look at the facts a minute:
Saudi Arabia hosts high-profile fights and invests billions in global sports infrastructure.
TKO Group (UFC/WWE who promote Canelo vs Crawford in boxing shortly) targets Asia and the Middle East for growth and new fan bases.
More title bouts now held in Tokyo, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi than in Vegas or London.
Japan dominates lighter boxing divisions with elite fighters like Naoya Inoue.
Streaming platforms give Eastern fighters global exposure without Western gatekeepers.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and China consistently win amateur boxing medals.
Eastern governments fund elite training centers and athlete development pipelines.
Coaching in the East emphasizes discipline, footwork, and tactical ring IQ.
Sport is used as soft power—Saudi’s Vision 2030 and China’s global strategy drive investment.
Western youth boxing programs are shrinking; Eastern systems are expanding.
World Boxing, formed in 2023, is backed by Eastern federations and aims to replace IBA.
IBA still holds strong influence in Asia and Eastern Europe.
Asian Boxing Confederation voted to stay with IBA, showing Eastern loyalty to legacy structures.
Gennady Golovkin now leads World Boxing, signaling Eastern leadership in reform.
Middle East hosts UFC, F1, football, esports, and golf—diversifying its sports dominance.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia are set to host future FIFA World Cups, shifting football’s center eastward.
Esports World Cup in Riyadh offers $70M prize pool—largest in gaming history.
Eastern nations now own or sponsor major Western clubs (e.g., Newcastle, PSG).
Infrastructure boom: 15 new stadiums planned in Saudi Arabia for 2034 World Cup.
Eastern sports markets are growing faster than Western ones—driven by youth, tech, and investment.
Enough said.
