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Dana White Predicts Super Bowl Numbers For UFC Freedom 250
Dana White is expecting big things for UFC Freedom 250.
Joe Joyce confirms July 11 trip to Russia for WBA Continental title
Joe Joyce will challenge for the WBA Continental heavyweight title in Moscow on July 11, facing Suslenkov in Russia after accepting the IBA Pro opportunity.
Joyce confirms Moscow title shot against Suslenkov on July 11
Joe Joyce will challenge for the WBA Continental heavyweight title in Moscow on July 11, facing Suslenkov in Russia under the IBA Pro promotion.

Rico Verhoeven confident kickboxing style will trouble Usyk
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing movement and natural weight advantage will pose problems Oleksandr Usyk has not faced from traditional boxers.

Strickland says UFC told him he's 'not Israeli enough' for event
Sean Strickland says UFC executives told him he cannot attend an Israel event. The former middleweight champion vows to stage a peaceful protest outside.
Joyce confirms Moscow date for WBA Continental heavyweight title
Joe Joyce says he is locked in for his WBA Continental heavyweight title challenge against Artem Suslenkov in Moscow on July 11.

San Francisco outdoor boxing card cancelled amid permit issues
The July 11 Civic Center Plaza show headlined by Anthony Olascuaga defending his WBO flyweight title against Andy Dominguez has been scrapped due to logistical concerns.
Stephanie Han targets Katie Taylor as dream next opponent
Stephanie Han says Katie Taylor is the fight she wants next, telling BBC Sport the lightweight champion is her target opponent.

O'Shaquie Foster demands Emanuel Navarrete unification next
WBC 130-pound champion O'Shaquie Foster says he'll move up in weight if a unification bout with Emanuel Navarrete doesn't materialise immediately.

UFC Vegas 118 bonuses: Six fighters earn extra cash
Brendan Allen and Edmen Shahbazyan split $200K for Fight of the Night honors, while Iwo Baraniewski and Edgar Chairez each took home Performance bonuses.

Eddie Hearn slams UFC pay structure, pushes Tom Aspinall raise
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, advising UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, claims his client receives a fraction of show revenue and deserves a new deal or his release.
Azim thanks supporters after Claggett win: 'I trained extra hard'
Adam Azim thanked British and Pakistani supporters after beating Steve Claggett, saying he trained extra hard for 12 weeks because of Claggett's strength.
Richards team to appeal WBA decision after Ramirez split loss
Lerrone Richards will file a WBA appeal this week after losing a widely criticized split decision to Albert Ramirez for the interim light heavyweight title in Montreal.

Benavidez Sr. says Beterbiev fight can happen next
Jose Benavidez Sr. told The Ring his son is ready to face Artur Beterbiev next, but Dmitry Bivol remains the preference for an undisputed shot.

Eddie Hearn calls UFC payment model 'obscene' amid White feud
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has criticised the UFC's fighter pay structure as Dana White's Zuffa Boxing venture continues to poach boxing talent.

Trump and Dana White: 25 Years From Atlantic City to White House UFC
Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White's quarter-century friendship began at a struggling Atlantic City casino in 2000 and will see UFC Freedom 250 held at the White House on June 14.
Azim credits fans and hard training after Claggett win
Adam Azim thanked supporters after beating Steve Claggett, saying he trained extra hard for 12 weeks because he knew his opponent was very strong.
Joyce vows big performance against Suslenkov in Moscow return
Joe Joyce says he's locked in and ready to deliver a big performance against Artem Suslenkov in Moscow after a year out of the ring, speaking to Sky Sports.
Azim credits intense camp after beating Claggett
Adam Azim says he trained extra hard for 12 weeks to beat Steve Claggett in their light welterweight contest, thanking British and Pakistani fans for their support.

Benavidez Sr: David can fight Beterbiev next after Ramirez win
Jose Benavidez Sr. rebuts Artur Beterbiev's claim that Team Benavidez declined a fight, saying they approached first and were rejected. David ready for either champion.