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UFC Freedom 250 Preview: Open Thread June 10, 2026
MMA Mania highlights upcoming UFC Freedom 250 bouts and rankings shifts as Gabriel Bonfim climbs to No. 5 in his division following recent win.
Antonio Vargas vows to 'show the world' ahead of Bam Rodriguez clash
WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas says his weekend bout against pound-for-pound star Bam Rodriguez is his chance to prove himself on boxing's biggest stage.
Dricus du Plessis claims Kamaru Usman stalling UFC contract
Du Plessis says he signed weeks ago for the rumored UFC Oklahoma City headliner while Usman has yet to finalize the deal, per an Instagram post from the ex-champion.
Usyk's Next Fight: Kabayel Mandatory or Verhoeven Rematch
Oleksandr Usyk faces a career-defining choice between mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel and a blockbuster rematch with kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven.
Haney, Stevenson Agree to 144-Pound Catch Weight on Social Media
Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney agreed Tuesday to fight at 144 pounds after the WBO 140-pound champion proposed the weight as fair for two titleholders.
Boxing champions list: Current titleholders across all weight classes
A comprehensive breakdown of every major world champion in boxing today, from heavyweight down to minimumweight across the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO.
Billam-Smith returns to cruiserweight top 10 after dominant win
Chris Billam-Smith reentered ESPN's cruiserweight top 10 after ending a year-long layoff with a one-sided victory in his latest fight.
Holly Holm cracks top-5 at lightweight after Stephanie Han loss
Holm's performance in her rematch defeat to Stephanie Han was strong enough to earn her a spot in ESPN's top-5 lightweight rankings.
Boxing schedule: Upcoming fights and key dates for 2025
ESPN has published its updated boxing schedule listing upcoming bouts across all major promotions and weight classes for fight fans tracking the sport's calendar.
Alexander Volkanovski targets August or September return
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is eyeing an August or September return, with undefeated No. 1 contender Movsar Evloev the likely opponent.
Ciryl Gane embraces fight game ahead of UFC Freedom 250
Gane heads into his fifth UFC title fight with a new understanding of MMA's promotional stakes, per ESPN's report on the heavyweight contender's evolving mindset.
Mikaela Mayer-Chantelle Cameron title unifier set for MVPW-06
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron will meet in a 10-round junior middleweight unification bout headlining MVPW-06 on Aug. 29 in a U.S. vs. U.K. showdown.
Dylan Eagleson signs with Zuffa Boxing for August debut
Irish Commonwealth Games gold medalist Dylan Eagleson has signed with Zuffa Boxing and will make his pro debut Aug. 8 on Sky Sports.
Josh Hokit yells at Alex Pereira in hotel confrontation
Hokit confronted Pereira in a hotel elevator ahead of UFC White House, calling the heavyweight contender a coward as tensions escalate before Sunday's card.
Joyce confirms Moscow trip to face Suslenkov for WBA title
Joe Joyce says he is excited to challenge Artem Suslenkov for the WBA Continental heavyweight title in Moscow on July 11, per BBC Sport.
Lewis Crocker vs Liam Paro (Recap Pending)
Lewis Crocker (22-0-0) faces Liam Paro (28-1-0) on Wednesday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
U.S. Government: UFC Freedom 250 Violates No Federal Laws
Federal attorneys defend Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 event, arguing Interior Dept. and National Park Service broke no laws by approving it on federal land.
Dana White calls for boxing sanctioning body reforms in Bunce interview
Zuffa Boxing boss Dana White sat down with BBC Radio 5 Live's Steve Bunce to discuss Eddie Hearn, sanctioning bodies, and changes he believes boxing needs.
Eddie Alvarez doubts Conor McGregor UFC 329 comeback
Former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez says McGregor's five-year layoff is too long to return against an active Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.
Matt Brown dismisses Dana White's Pereira GOAT claim over Jones
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown called Dana White's claim that Alex Pereira could surpass Jon Jones as GOAT 'promoter talk' ahead of UFC White House.