Dana White had the opportunity to put an end to speculation about Tyson Fury’s involvement in Zuffa Boxing. Instead, he suggested that an announcement could come soon.

Fury was in attendance at White’s recent UFC event, where the UFC president was asked directly if the former heavyweight champion had signed on to his novel boxing venture. Instead of denying it, White suggested an announcement could come soon.

“We will be announcing that decision soon,” White said. “Listen, I’ll say it again: judge me on January 1, 2027, based on what we’ve done with boxing this year. All these other guys talk a lot of crap. I didn’t say anything about any of these guys, I didn’t talk crap about anyone or any of that stuff. I’m in my lane, doing my thing. Just sit back and watch. We’ll definitely make an announcement soon.”

White’s comments came after Fury had already teased that the UFC boss had made a “huge” announcement involving him, and Fury suggested that it should be up to White to reveal the details.

When asked separately about signing White, Fury gave a similarly cryptic answer, refusing to give a definitive answer while stopping miniature of completely dismissing the reports.

The exchange only intensified speculation that Fury could play a major role in Zuffa Boxing’s future plans. White has repeatedly said he aims to make a significant impact on the sport this year, and Fury’s appearance at the event made boxing one of the main topics of the evening.

As of now, there has been no official confirmation that Fury has signed a contract with Zuffa Boxing. However, White had numerous opportunities to decline the opportunity and chose not to.

Fury is expected to return later this year in a fight that has been described as close ahead of a potential showdown with Anthony Joshua. Although Joshua’s fight has not yet been formally announced, it remains one of the biggest attractions available in boxing.

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Luis Ortiz has already made two appearances in the Team Boxing League and the one-round format seems to be perfect for his aging body at 47 years elderly.

The former two-time heavyweight title challenger returned to action for the Miami Assassins at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale, helping his team remain undefeated following a 24-6 victory over Recent York.

However, the biggest debate wasn’t the victory itself, but the moment Ortiz hit the canvas.

Luis Ortiz was eliminated in TBL

Edward Millard entered the competition with a professional record of 2-0 and a similar record of 2-0 in TBL. The Recent Yorker proved exactly why anything is possible in a growing format, releasing Ortiz at a moment few expected.

By comparison, Deontay Wilder needed five rounds to knock down Ortiz for the first time in his original heavyweight title fight. Millard managed to achieve this with just three minutes at his disposal.

Ortiz looked visibly irritated by what happened.

The Cuban veteran immediately increased the intensity of the fight and reacted as many expected from a fighter of his pedigree. It was then reminded that even at the age of 47, Ortiz still possesses the strength that once made him one of the most feared heavyweights in boxing.

“King Kong” crushed Millard and helped Miami continue its balmy streak since he joined the team.

Ortiz has now stopped two opponents in TBL, both fighters who would normally never get a chance to fight in the ring with a former world title challenger in time-honored boxing structures.

Team Boxing League Format

Millard may have failed in the end, but he also showed why this format works.

The heavyweight with only two career wins knocked Luis Ortiz to the floor and briefly threatened one of the biggest names competing in the league.

Team Boxing League continues to prove that there is room for both.

Ortiz wasn’t the only veteran who turned back the years.

Former cruiserweight world champion Steve Cunninghamwho turns 50 himself next month, stopped Miguel Teo as the Philly Smoke defeated Boston 14-11.

Established names continue to gain a platform to compete, while younger and less experienced fighters are given opportunities they likely wouldn’t receive elsewhere.

Millard proved that anything can happen in one round. Ortiz proved what can happen when you make him enraged.

All videos and full results are available on the Team Boxing League YouTube channel.

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Mosley was asked where Keyshawn fits into the situation and gave his take on how this fight would go.

Mosley pointed to Garcia’s upset win over Haney as the type of performance Keyshawn should try to repeat.

“I think Keyshawn would take the Ryan Garcia method and jump on him. Dev will try him out for the first two or three rounds, but when that doesn’t work, he’ll get on his bike and be gone,” Mosley told MillCity Boxing.

“He’s got to make sure he’s ready because if he’s not like he was when he started, you know, you’ve got to go with Devin because Devin, you know, he’s going to be ready,” Mosley said.

The father of the former three-division world champion also suggested that Haney and his father, Bill Haney, have developed a reputation for gaining the upper hand before a fight even starts.

“They’re really good at talking and having fun with the guy. That’s the fight before the fight,” Mosley said. “This mental war. It’s definitely working.”

Keyshawn, who is currently ranked No. 1 in the WBO welterweight division, has repeatedly called for a fight with Haney since he became the mandatory challenger. Meanwhile, Haney continued to say he wanted to face Shakur next.

The WBO ordered Haney to fight Keyshawn, while Haney also publicly discussed fighting Stevenson. The decision in which direction it will go may determine the immediate future of the division.