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.

Olly Campbell is a boxing journalist covering this sport since 2014, providing reports from the ring and technical analyzes of the most critical fights. His work focuses on fighter tendencies, tactical adjustments and the details that shape high-level competition.

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Last updated: 15/06/2026 at 11:15

Roy Jones Jr has no doubt who would win in a fantastic fight between Floyd Mayweather and Sugar Ray Leonard.

Boxing legends Mayweather and Leonard both have the honor of being world champions in five weight divisions, but perhaps it was their welterweight days when each was at the peak of their powers.

Mayweather defeated the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosley and Juan Manuel Marquez in the 147-pound division, and Leonard became the undisputed welterweight champion after victories over fellow “Four Kings” icons Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns.

This has often led fans to debate how the clash between Mayweather and Leonard would have gone had they met in prime welterweight form, and Jones, a Hall of Famer, is confident of what the outcome would have been.

I’m talking to All The Smoke FightJones saw no possible way Mayweather could win.

“For me, people don’t give him enough credit. People always say, ‘Well, Floyd would beat Sugar,’ no, honey, Floyd isn’t as mean as Sugar.

“How? [would Mayweather win]. How are you going to keep him away from him? Sugar is a dog. People don’t understand. Just because her name is Sugar doesn’t mean anything! Sugar is a dog, people don’t pay enough attention to him.

Jones is extremely confident that Leonard would have put his hand up, which he did when he faced Mayweather’s father, Floyd Sr., in September 1978, winning after a 10th-round stoppage.

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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