Dana White’s Parents: Did they have a good relationship with the UFC CEO?

Dana White had a tough upbringing despite finding immense success as the Rromoter/President of the UFC. Find out the details about his parents.

Dana White’s Parents: Did they have a good relationship with the UFC CEO?

Dana White did not had the best relationship with his parents (via Imago)

Dana White is the most decorated promoter in combat sports history. Together with the Fertitta brothers, White brought relevancy and fame to MMA through his tenure as the UFC President. When he took over as the President of the UFC, MMA and UFC struggled in the US. However, under his leadership, the tides began to change. Despite his success in his professional life, many have wondered about his childhood. The parents of Dana White have remained a controversial topic in the life of the UFC CEO.

Dana White does not have a great relationship with his father or mother. White tries to stay away from topics about his parents. However, in a recent interview with Piers Morgan, the topic came up, and White’s answer has piqued interest among the public to know more about his parents. Find out the details about the parents of Dana White.

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Who are the parents of Dana White?

Dana White has Irish-American ancestry. He was born to Dana White Sr. and June White on 28 July 1969. June worked as a nurse and took care of Dana and his sister. Dana White and his mother spent some time in Ware, Massachusetts, but left for Las Vegas, hoping to get more pay. White’s mother worked many hours and did not spend much time with him or his sister.

Dana White and his mother
Dana White and his mother (via Imago)

On the other hand, Dana White Sr. struggled with alcohol addiction and did not care much about his family. In an interview with Graham Bensinger, Dana talked about the uncaring nature of his dad. The best memory White had of his father was when White Sr. took him to watch the Beverly Hills Cop film when it was released.

Did Dana White and his parents have a good relationship after his UFC success?

Dana White and his mother had a falling out sometime in the late 2000s. June White released a book in 2011 titled Dana White, King of MMA: An Unauthorized Biography. She made damaging claims about her relationship with her son. She claimed that Dana turned his back on the family and friends who supported him during his early days. June accused White of cheating on his wife after achieving success with the UFC.

Dana White revealed not having any ill will against his parents
Dana White revealed not having any ill will against his parents (via Imago)

Dana White and his father never had a good relationship. However, in the Piers Morgan interview, he revealed that they both died recently. This is what he said:

I didn’t wish any ill will on either one of my parents. When they passed away, I had almost no feelings at all, to be honest with you.
Dana White via Piers Morgan Uncensored

White revealed that he cared for his father by moving him up to Maine and putting him to rest. However, he had nothing to do with his mother’s funeral. It implied that he did not have a good relationship with his mother.

FAQs

Who are the parents of Dana White?

Dana White was born to Dana White Sr. and June White.

Does Dana White have a healthy relationship with his parents?

No. He had a strained relationship with his parents.

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