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boxing7 days ago•1 min saved

Fury-Joshua tickets sell out in Cardiff as White concedes Hearn won location dispute

The heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is confirmed for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Tickets for the 80,000-seat venue sold out in under an hour, with prices reaching up to £13,000. Dana White has conceded that promoter Eddie Hearn successfully enforced contractual clauses to keep the fight in the UK, despite White’s initial push for Madison Square Garden. The event will stream on Netflix, though White’s official role as a promoter remains a point of contention.

via MMA Fighting|

#anthony-joshua #boxing #dana-white

sports8 days ago•23 min saved

White Rejects Strickland’s Boxing Crossover Amid Pay Dispute

Dana White has firmly rejected UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland’s request to cross over into boxing to fight Zuffa Cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia. The refusal comes amid a significant pay dispute between Strickland and the UFC, which has left the 185-pound title undefended. White maintains that crossover fights are generally unsuccessful, while Strickland remains locked in a contractual impasse.

via MMA Mania|

#dana-white #jai-opetaia #sean-strickland

sports11 days ago

Strickland Threatens to Nuke UFC Contract, Pursue Jake Paul Fight

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland publicly threatened to void his contract and pursue a boxing match against Jake Paul, citing insufficient compensation from the UFC. Strickland, who has won the middleweight title twice, criticized the promotion for failing to pay champions enough to retire comfortably, forcing them to continue fighting and potentially ruin their legacies. He contrasted his pay with Conor McGregor's reported $30 million payday and Conor Benn's $15 million Zuffa Boxing deal. Strickland, who has suffered recent injuries including a groin tear and AC joint separation, stated his heart is no longer in MMA and expressed willingness to fight out his contract at 205 pounds before leaving. The UFC had previously replaced Strickland with a BMF title fight for UFC 335, and his next scheduled opponent, Nassourdine Imavov, may not face him until January 2027 at the earliest.

via MMA Junkie|

#fighter-pay #jake-paul #sean-strickland

mma-and-boxing13 days ago•30 min saved

Hearn Warns UFC Faces 'Big Threat' as White Prioritizes Zuffa Boxing

Eddie Hearn has publicly warned that the UFC is under significant threat due to Dana White’s reduced involvement, which he attributes to White’s focus on the underperforming Zuffa Boxing. While White has skipped recent UFC press conferences and made promotional errors, Hearn argues this neglect risks the promotion’s competitive standing. The dispute intensified over the December 11 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout, where Hearn insists contractual bans exclude Zuffa, despite White’s claims of involvement. Although Hearn expressed willingness to negotiate, he criticized White’s arrogance and Zuffa’s poor start, noting that White is leveraging the Fury-Joshua fight to mask Zuffa’s lack of success.

via MMA Mania|

#dana-white #eddie-hearn #mma-and-boxing

sports13 days ago•1 min saved

Dana White Dismisses Eddie Hearn Feud as 'Silly' Amid Fury-Joshua Production Dispute

Dana White rejected Eddie Hearn’s recent offer to meet, calling the ongoing dispute over the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout 'silly.' White insists he is producing the December 11 fight in Cardiff, while Hearn claims White is contractually barred from involvement. The conflict has intensified amid concerns that White’s focus on Zuffa Boxing is distracting from the UFC.

via MMA Fighting|

#dana-white #eddie-hearn #sports

sports13 days ago•0 min saved

Dana White Dismisses Eddie Hearn’s Legal Threats as Fury-Joshua Fight Nears

Dana White dismissed Eddie Hearn’s recent comments as a 'silly' distraction, insisting he is producing the December 11 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout despite Hearn’s claims of a contractual breach. While Hearn criticized Zuffa Boxing’s performance and suggested White’s focus on boxing threatens the UFC, White remained defiant, stating he would attend the event and return immediately to Las Vegas for UFC duties. The dispute centers on whether White’s involvement violates agreements between Matchroom, Sela, and Queensberry, with 66 days remaining until the fight in Cardiff.

via MMA Junkie|

#anthony-joshua #dana-white #eddie-hearn

sports13 days ago•0 min saved

Hearn Warns UFC Faces 'Big Threat' as White Prioritizes Struggling Zuffa Boxing

Eddie Hearn claims the UFC is under significant threat due to Dana White’s reduced involvement, which he attributes to White’s focus on the underperforming Zuffa Boxing. While White has skipped recent UFC press conferences and made promotional errors, Hearn argues this neglect risks the promotion’s competitive standing. The dispute intensified over the December 11 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout, where Hearn insists contractual bans exclude Zuffa, despite White’s claims of involvement. Although Hearn expressed willingness to negotiate, he criticized White’s arrogance and Zuffa’s poor start, noting that White is leveraging the Fury-Joshua fight to mask Zuffa’s lack of success.

via Bloody Elbow|

#dana-white #eddie-hearn #sports

boxing13 days ago•0 min saved

White Denies Sabotaging De La Hoya at Garcia-Benn Fight, Cites Past McMahon Snub

Dana White rejected Oscar De La Hoya’s claim that Zuffa Boxing intentionally excluded him from the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight. White stated he would never humiliate an enemy, citing a past incident where Vince McMahon denied him tickets. De La Hoya maintained he stayed away to avoid embarrassment, while White confirmed De La Hoya had VIP seating.

via MMA Fighting|

#boxing #conor-benn #dana-white

boxing14 days ago•3 min saved

Hearn Concedes Zuffa Can Produce Fury-Joshua, But Slams White's 'Abysmal' Boxing Record

Eddie Hearn has stated he is willing to allow Dana White’s TKO to produce the December 11 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout, provided it is negotiated rather than unilaterally imposed. Hearn criticized White’s public claims of involvement as a contractual breach and dismissed Zuffa Boxing’s performance over the last 10 months as 'abysmal.'

via MMA Fighting|

#anthony-joshua #boxing #dana-white

boxing14 days ago•1 min saved

De La Hoya Blasts White, Doubts Garcia’s Zuffa Move Amid Promoter Feud

Oscar De La Hoya explained his absence from the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight, citing a hostile environment orchestrated by Zuffa Boxing. He now doubts Garcia will join Dana White’s promotion, criticizing White’s professionalism while siding with Eddie Hearn in their ongoing feud.

via MMA Fighting|

#boxing #dana-white #golden-boy-promotions

boxing24 days ago•3 min saved

Fisher Survives Grueling 10-Round Battle to Win Zuffa Boxing Debut

British heavyweight Johnny Fisher won his first fight under the Zuffa Boxing banner via majority decision against Belgian Michael Pirotton at London's Copper Box Arena. The 10-round bout was close, with Fisher appearing tired late but landing a final-round shot that secured the victory. Fisher improved to 15-1, while Pirotton fell to 12-3.

via BBC|

#boxing #copper-box-arena #heavyweight

boxing1 month ago•0 min saved

Ryan Garcia Blasts Promoter Oscar De La Hoya as 'Weird' After Missing Title Defense

Ryan Garcia publicly criticized his longtime promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, for failing to attend his WBC welterweight title defense against Conor Benn. Garcia called De La Hoya 'weird' and 'immature' for not showing up, despite having a reserved seat and being invited to walk him out. Dana White denied blocking De La Hoya from the event, while Garcia has begun provisional talks with Zuffa Boxing ahead of his contract expiration with Golden Boy.

via Bloody Elbow|

#boxing #dana-white #golden-boy-promotions

boxing1 month ago•5 min saved

Garcia Retains Welterweight Title with Brutal Second-Round Stoppage of Benn

Ryan Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title by stopping Conor Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout, which drew a crowd of 18,855, ended in 4 minutes and 25 seconds after Garcia landed a decisive right hand. Benn, who had never previously won a world championship, was knocked down and subsequently stopped by referee Tom Taylor. The victory solidifies Garcia's status as a legitimate titleholder, while Benn faces an uncertain future after his second professional loss.

via Defector|

#boxing #conor-benn #las-vegas

boxing1 month ago

Dana White denies blocking Oscar De La Hoya from Ryan Garcia title defense

Dana White denied that Zuffa Boxing prevented Oscar De La Hoya from attending Ryan Garcia’s title defense against Conor Benn, stating he did not know why the Golden Boy Promotions head was absent. Garcia defeated Benn by second-round TKO to retain the WBC welterweight title, while De La Hoya’s absence sparked speculation about the ongoing feud between the two promoters and potential contract disputes.

via MMA Junkie|

#boxing #conor-benn #dana-white

sports1 month ago•63 min saved

Garcia Stops Benn in Two Rounds, Hospitalizes Challenger, Targets Lopez Next

Ryan Garcia retained the WBC welterweight title by stopping Conor Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight ended at 1 minute and 25 seconds after a right hand knocked Benn down, prompting the referee to halt the bout. Benn was transported to a hospital for precautionary observation. Garcia immediately called out Teofimo Lopez for a unification fight, while Benn acknowledged the defeat on social media.

via BoxingScene|

#boxing #conor-benn #ryan-garcia