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Bo Nickal: Colby Covington ended career to avoid UFC fight
Bo Nickal says Colby Covington turned down multiple UFC White House offers and retired rather than face him at 185 pounds.
Sean O'Malley on Fighting Outdoors at UFC White House
Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley says outdoor conditions at UFC White House are unavoidable. 'You can't really prepare for it,' he told MMA Fighting.
Callum Smith glad for Buatsi firefight but doesn't want many more
WBO interim light heavyweight champion Callum Smith says his February war with Joshua Buatsi earned recognition but he prefers to rely on skill over brutal encounters.
Vargas dedicates Rodriguez fight to mother in special tribute
Antonio Vargas says his bantamweight fight with Jesse Rodriguez will be special as he dedicates the bout to his mother and faith.
Prenga expects Joshua tragedy to hand him advantage
Kristian Prenga says Anthony Joshua's personal tragedy will give him an advantage when the heavyweights meet, telling Ring Magazine the loss will affect the Briton.
De La Hoya dismisses Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn rumours
Oscar De La Hoya says nobody has approached him about Ryan Garcia facing Conor Benn, speaking to BBC Sport amid growing rumours of the fight.
De La Hoya says 'no update' on Garcia-Benn negotiations
Oscar De La Hoya says Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn negotiations have stalled. The Golden Boy chief told BBC Sport there is 'no update' on the welterweight clash.
Justin Gaethje fires back at Ilia Topuria's knockout prediction
Gaethje says Topuria has backed himself into a corner by predicting a first-round finish at UFC White House, dismissing claims he'll be knocked out in two minutes.
Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall press conference set for June 11
Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall face off at today's final presser ahead of their Misfits Boxing clash Saturday at AO Arena in Manchester.
Daniel Cormier tells Alex Pereira he's not GOAT yet despite UFC White House title shot
Cormier said Pereira would need heavyweight title defenses to surpass GSP and Khabib, even if he beats Gane on Sunday to become the first three-division UFC champion.
UFC Freedom 250: Inside the South Lawn event build
UFC erected a full fight card setup at the White House for 4,300 guests without digging into the South Lawn, a logistical feat involving Secret Service and portable infrastructure.
Conor McGregor used banned drugs during leg rehab, NYT reports
McGregor took performance-enhancing drugs to treat his broken leg, according to a New York Times investigation citing two people with direct knowledge.
Donald Trump clashes with Joe Biden in Presidential MMA Grand Prix
MMA Fighting has simulated a 45-president tournament ahead of UFC White House, pitting every commander-in-chief against each other in a bracket to crown the greatest fighter.
UFC White House arena revealed as Freedom 250 setup nears completion
Press got their first look inside the temporary South Lawn arena Wednesday, three days before UFC Freedom 250 goes live with 4,000 fans under the massive Claw structure.
UFC Freedom 250: Every White House Lawn Fight Ranked
ESPN breaks down all fights planned for the UFC's historic White House card by entertainment value, from the main event to the prelims.
Golovkin leads 2026 Boxing Hall of Fame class with Tarver, Benn
Gennadiy Golovkin headlines the 2026 International Boxing Hall of Fame class alongside Antonio Tarver, Nigel Benn, Jackie Nava, and Naoko Fujioka in Sunday's ceremony.
Richards felt in control before judges ruled for Ramirez
Lerrone Richards says he was in control against Albert Ramirez and was stunned when the judges ruled for his opponent in their super-middleweight clash.
Oshae Jones and Tiara Brown look to prove themselves Saturday
Unbeaten champions Jones and Brown meet Saturday with both seeking validation despite unblemished records, ESPN reports.
Mathieu vs Falcao live results: How to watch tonight's Quebec card
Wilkens Mathieu faces Esquiva Falcao tonight in Quebec City on DAZN. The 21-year-old undefeated prospect meets the veteran Olympic medalist in a 10-round super middleweight bout.
Golovkin, Benn headline 2026 Boxing Hall of Fame class
Gennadiy Golovkin and Nigel Benn lead the 2026 International Boxing Hall of Fame class, joined by Jackie Nava and Antonio Tarver in a ceremony set for June.