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Errol Spence blames trainer, lifestyle for Crawford loss
Spence says he went six weeks without sparring before his 2023 defeat and trainer Derrick James failed to prepare him properly.
Justin Gaethje credits timing, 'direct lines of energy' for Topuria win
Gaethje explained his unmarked face after UFC White House by describing how he dissipates incoming strikes while landing his own 'in straight lines through their body.'
DAZN pulls Floyd Mayweather June fight after Tyson promoter injunction
Floyd Mayweather's scheduled June 27 exhibition against Mike Zambidis has been removed from DAZN's schedule after promoter CSI filed an injunction over a disputed $4.65 million agreement.
Jesse Rodriguez open to any next opponent after title win
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez says he will accept any challenge after his bantamweight title win, telling BBC Sport he is ready for whoever steps forward next.
Conor McGregor skips ESPN, Polymarket appearances on UFC 329 tour
McGregor no-showed First Take and a scheduled Polymarket stream days before UFC 329, raising questions about his July 11 return against Max Holloway.
Boxing & UFC this weekend (19 June–21 June 2026): every fight, time and channel
Every boxing and UFC card this weekend, 19 June–21 June 2026. 7 events including | nickname = The Piranha vs Michael Magnesi. Start times in UK and ET, broadcasters and how to watch.
Joe Joyce calls Daniel Dubois rematch 'always an attractive option'
Joe Joyce says a rematch with Daniel Dubois remains an attractive option, keeping the door open for a second meeting between the British heavyweights.
Alex Pereira told to stop complaining about Ciryl Gane loss
Michael Bisping says Pereira's continued complaints about his UFC White House stoppage aren't helping his case with fans.
Tyson Fury contract allows Joshua fight outside U.K., Hearn says
Tyson Fury's contract for the Anthony Joshua fight does not require a U.K. venue, though Joshua's deal mandates it, Eddie Hearn told BoxingScene.
CSI sues Floyd Mayweather for $4.65M over Tyson, Pacquiao deals
Promoter CSI Sports Events filed suit against Floyd Mayweather seeking repayment of $4.65 million in advances for fights with Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao that never materialized.
Sean O'Malley recounts awkward White House moment with Topuria
O'Malley said Aleksandre Topuria refused to make eye contact at UFC Freedom 250. The awkward encounter came after O'Malley's South Lawn win.
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.