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Mikaela Mayer agrees to face Chantelle Cameron in UK
Mikaela Mayer agreed to move her Chantelle Cameron fight from Orlando to the UK, saying the switch made business sense despite giving up home advantage.
Bam Rodriguez vacates super flyweight titles for bantamweight move
Jesse Rodriguez has given up his WBC, WBA, and WBO belts at 115 pounds ahead of Saturday's bantamweight debut against Antonio Vargas, leaving no path back.
Golden Boy sends C&D to Zuffa over Ryan Garcia fight plans
Oscar De La Hoya's company claims Zuffa Boxing attempted to stage Garcia vs. Benn on Sept. 12 without Golden Boy's consent or DAZN's involvement.
Golden Boy sends cease-and-desist to Zuffa over Ryan Garcia
Golden Boy Promotions has sent a legal letter to Zuffa Boxing alleging interference with WBC champion Ryan Garcia over a potential Conor Benn fight.
Cameron commits to Mayer unification clash
Chantelle Cameron says a unification bout with Mikaela Mayer would be the biggest fight in women's boxing, calling both fighters top-five pound-for-pound.
Joshua-Fury contract requires UK venue, says Eddie Hearn
Eddie Hearn tells BoxingScene the signed Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury contract explicitly states the fight must take place in the UK, despite recent US venue chatter.
Alex Pereira's Heavyweight Photo Draws Skepticism Before Gane Bout
Pereira has checked in at 258 pounds ahead of his UFC Freedom 250 clash with Ciryl Gane, with fans questioning whether the former two-division champion added mass the right way.
Chantelle Cameron wants Mikaela Mayer unification bout
Chantelle Cameron has called for a unification fight with Mikaela Mayer, saying the clash between two pound-for-pound world champions is women's boxing's biggest bout.
UFC Freedom 250 weather backup plan includes live broadcast delays
UFC will keep cameras rolling from a nearby location if storms threaten the South Lawn card Sunday, with a meteorologist monitoring conditions in real time.
Tony Ferguson reveals wrestling roots ahead of RAF 10 clash
Former UFC interim champ Tony Ferguson says his freestyle state titles and national runner-up finish prove wrestling saved his life before facing unbeaten Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 10 on June 13.
Derrick Lewis responds to Josh Hokit's bizarre mime threat
Derrick Lewis had a NSFW comeback after Josh Hokit threatened to have him kidnapped by mimes ahead of their June 14 clash at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn.
Alex Pereira doubts Josh Hokit's UFC future after trash talk
Pereira questioned whether Hokit will remain in the UFC after Sunday's White House card, calling the undefeated heavyweight's promotional tactics disrespectful.
Government Says UFC Freedom 250 at White House Violates No Laws
Federal attorneys argue the DOI and National Park Service broke no laws in permitting UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn this Sunday, countering an emergency injunction.
Dana White: Tom Aspinall would have fought at White House if healthy
UFC president Dana White confirmed Tom Aspinall was set to face Alex Pereira at the UFC White House card before injury derailed the matchup.
PFL CEO open to Usman Nurmagomedov UFC move after contract expires
John Martin says PFL will make an offer to keep the undefeated lightweight champ but won't stand in his way if he wants to test free agency after his next fight.
Savannah Mayer confident Cameron clash will be 'most exciting'
Savannah Mayer says her title fight with Chantelle Cameron will be one of the most exciting of their generation, promising fans the action bout they want to see.
UFC White House producer outlines weather plans for South Lawn
Craig Borsari says the promotion has a custom canvas cover and canopy to handle heat, with protocols to stay on air through light rain at Sunday's outdoor event.
Floyd Mayweather vs Mike Zambidis exhibition lands on DAZN
Floyd Mayweather's June 27 exhibition with kickboxer Mike Zambidis in Athens will stream on DAZN, Bad Left Hook reports.
Alex Pereira says Josh Hokit went quiet without security nearby
Pereira claims Hokit walked away when they crossed paths alone before last month's press conference blowup. The two heavyweights fight on separate bouts at UFC White House on June 14.
Derrick Lewis gets pin for 75 clean drug tests, credits marijuana
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis received a pin for 75 consecutive clean drug tests at UFC White House media day, telling reporters marijuana helps him out.