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Tyson Fury contract allows venue shift, but Hearn says Zuffa blocked from Joshua fight
Eddie Hearn confirms Fury's deal lacks a U.K. venue clause while Joshua's contract mandates Britain. Both agreements bar Dana White's Zuffa Boxing from promotional involvement.
Floyd Mayweather sued over Tyson, Pacquiao fight agreements
CSI Sports Events is seeking $6.65 million and an emergency injunction to block Mayweather's June 27 bout in Greece, alleging breach of exclusive rights.
Mayweather hit with lawsuit over Tyson and Pacquiao exhibitions
Floyd Mayweather faces breach of contract claims from CSI Sports Events over his scheduled exhibition against Mike Zambidis in Greece next weekend.
Topuria eye injury raises questions over UFC White House stoppage
A ringside doctor reportedly recommended stopping Ilia Topuria's fight with Justin Gaethje after round three due to eye injuries, but UFC medical director Jeff Davidson and referee Marc Goddard allowed the bout to continue.
Manel Kape chose Horiguchi fight over title shot wait
Manel Kape says he turned down a chance to wait for a UFC flyweight title shot, choosing to face Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119 instead.
UFC cuts three fighters including 16-fight veteran Thiago Moises
The promotion released Thiago Moises, Cameron Smotherman and Ariane Carnelossi, per multiple reports. Moises exits on an 8-8 UFC record after 16 Octagon appearances.
Usyk-Verhoeven ref had seen enough to stop fight before bell
The referee in Oleksandr Usyk's controversial 11th-round stoppage of Rico Verhoeven told a boxing commission he had decided to wave off the bout before the bell sounded.
Eddie Hearn: Zuffa Boxing shut out of Joshua-Fury despite White claims
Matchroom boss says Dana White's promotion is contractually barred from the Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury bout, though Fury's deal does not lock the fight to Britain.
UFC Freedom 250 pulls 8.2M viewers, falls short of Rogan claim
The White House card averaged 8.2 million viewers across U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+ — massive for streaming, but nowhere near the 150 million Joe Rogan predicted.
Shakur Stevenson demands 144-pound catchweight for Devin Haney fight
Stevenson insists on a 144-pound limit for Haney's WBO welterweight title, citing the champion's catchweight fight with Jose Ramirez two bouts ago.
Israel Adesanya pushes Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje superfight
Israel Adesanya says Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje would be the biggest money fight for the new lightweight champion, who defends next after his UFC White House win.
UFC White House card draws 17 million viewers on Paramount+
The South Lawn event averaged 8.2 million viewers across U.S. and Latin America markets, setting a Paramount+ record for exclusive live programming.
Collazo: Staying active key to pound-for-pound standing
Oscar Collazo says staying active in title fights is vital for his pound-for-pound status. The mini flyweight champion wants unification or defence bouts.
Frank Warren downplays Tyson Fury Zuffa Boxing rumors
Warren says his promotional arrangement with Fury remains intact despite the heavyweight's recent announcement naming Turki Alalshikh as promoter.
Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira face 6-month medical suspensions after UFC White House losses
Both former champions received 180-day layoffs following knockout defeats in Washington. Justin Gaethje also faces a potential six-month sit despite winning.
EA UFC 6 Review: Is the New Game Worth Buying?
EA UFC 6 drops Friday with smoother striking and deeper career modes, but a thin roster and gimmicky Flow State feature hold it back from greatness.
Usyk-Verhoeven ref tells commission he had grounds to stop fight
The referee in Oleksandr Usyk's disputed win over Rico Verhoeven told a boxing commission he had sufficient grounds to wave off the 11th-round bout before the bell.
Justin Gaethje reveals timeline for next fight after UFC title win
New UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje says he's unlikely to compete again in 2026 after stopping Ilia Topuria at UFC White House on June 14.
Ilia Topuria suspended six months for broken face after UFC White House loss
Former lightweight champ Ilia Topuria faces a six-month medical suspension for broken orbital bones sustained in his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House.
UFC releases lightweight Thiago Moises after 16-fight run
Thiago Moises, who finished 8-8 with the promotion and once took down Islam Makhachev, is no longer under UFC contract after losing to Gauge Young in April.