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UFC Releases Renderings Of White House Octagon Setup
The UFC has given the public its first detailed look at the scale of what is being planned around UFC Freedom 250, releasing visual renderings of both the South Lawn fight setup and the Freedom 250 Fan Fest that will run across the surrounding area on June 13 and 14.
McGregor Reveals Injury Contingency Planning Ahead of UFC 329 Return
Conor McGregor has offered a candid window into how his approach to fight preparation has evolved, revealing that he now develops specific contingency plans for serious in-fight injuries before stepping into the Octagon.
Charlie Edwards says second world title would mean more than first
Charlie Edwards says climbing back to world level would surpass his first title win. The former WBC flyweight champion is chasing a second belt.
Usyk reveals secret plan for 'big show' after Verhoeven fight
Oleksandr Usyk says he will fight two or three more times after Rico Verhoeven and is planning a major event as his career winds down.
Usyk says Verhoeven was 'well prepared' after hard fight
Oleksandr Usyk says Rico Verhoeven was a good fighter and well prepared after their bout. The Ukrainian confirmed he got the win and will continue training.
Turki Alalshikh calls Usyk-Verhoeven stoppage bad, wants Kabayel next
Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh criticized the 11th-round stoppage of Oleksandr Usyk's win over Rico Verhoeven and outlined his vision for the unified champ's next moves.
Verhoeven files protest over Usyk stoppage loss
Rico Verhoeven has filed an official protest against the stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk, saying rules only matter if they are applied when it counts.
Sheeraz says Begic 'very negative' after WBO title stoppage
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic went negative after the opening exchanges of their WBO super-middleweight title fight, which Sheeraz won by stoppage.
Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn confrontation turned personal
Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn grabbed him at an awards show two years ago and promises to deliver a beating when they meet in the ring.
Rico Verhoeven deserves Usyk rematch after controversial stoppage
The Dutch kickboxer's appeal of the after-the-bell 11th-round stoppage in Egypt has the sport debating whether the WBC mandatory can wait.
Sheeraz open to Canelo clash if Mexican beats Mbilli
Hamzah Sheeraz says he would fight Canelo Alvarez if the Mexican beats Christian Mbilli, calling the former champion a great without issuing a direct challenge.
Turki Alalshikh wants Usyk-Kabayel in Germany after Verhoeven stoppage
Saudi boxing advisor calls Usyk's 11th-round TKO over Verhoeven a bad stoppage, pushes for Kabayel fight in Germany followed by multiple Verhoeven rematches.
Mayweather sues former manager for $175M in fraud lawsuit
Floyd Mayweather filed a $175 million lawsuit alleging his former investment manager Jona Rechnitz diverted tens of millions from real estate deals and pledged $100M in jewelry for $13M.
Ilia Topuria documentary drops on Paramount+ ahead of UFC
Paramount+ will release a documentary on UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria before the promotion's White House card this spring.
Ryan Garcia calls out Conor Benn: 'He's talking a lot'
Ryan Garcia has called out Conor Benn, telling Sky Sports the British fighter is 'talking a lot' and targeting him for his next fight.
Mark Prince launches Champions' Club on 20th anniversary of son's murder
Former boxer Mark Prince has launched The Champions' Club with a 20-point blueprint for youth services, marking two decades since his son Kiyan's fatal stabbing in 2006.
Warren blocks Usyk-Verhoeven rematch, demands Kabayel defence
Frank Warren told Sky Sports that Queensberry will not permit Oleksandr Usyk to rematch Rico Verhoeven, insisting the Ukrainian must face WBC mandatory Agit Kabayel or vacate.
Sheeraz saw negative response and walked Begic down for stoppage
Hamzah Sheeraz says Alem Begic turned negative after the first punch, allowing him to walk forward and finish the WBO super-middleweight title fight early.
Usyk reflects on Verhoeven bout: 'This fight was hard'
Oleksandr Usyk called his fight against Rico Verhoeven a tough encounter, describing the crossover bout as a good but difficult challenge.
Manziel rules out second MMA fight after debut win
Johnny Manziel says he will not fight again after his MMA debut, telling ESPN the experience was a one-time venture with no plans for a second bout.