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UFC champion Islam Makhachev says his next fight could be among the last of his career, after defending his welterweight title and paving the way to a potential showdown with the Prates–Morales winner. Ramadan delays schedule; interim bout looms for early 2027.
Most Valuable Promotions has merged with the Professional Fighters League to create a single combat-sports company led by MVP founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, with PFL CEO John Martin on the board. The combined group will bring together nearly 300–400 fighters, combine boxing and MMA rosters, and keep broad global media partnerships including Netflix and ESPN.
British heavyweight Moses Itauma will headline London’s O2 Arena on Aug. 29 for the vacant IBF heavyweight title, facing Filip Hrgovic. The title win would crown Itauma as the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson. The bout is part of a broader heavyweight landscape shaped by Usyk’s vacating of belts and ongoing negotiations for future super-fights.
The Fury vs. Joshua heavyweight showdown remains unresolved as promoters signalled the fight will occur, with UK hosting under Contract, and the Saudis pushing for a US venue. Addenda address tax implications and logistics, while Netflix eyes a US broadcast.
A close Trump aide, Natalie Harp, continues to draw scrutiny as reports detail her proximity to the president and influence over information reaching him. She is described as the so-called “Human Printer,” carrying and presenting positive material, and has become a focal point in discussions about governance and access while Trump engages in high-profile events.
IndyCar races through Washington, D.C., as part of the Freedom 250 celebration for America’s 250th birthday. Donald Trump waves the green flag to start the race, with a front-row audience including key allies and cabinet members. The event blends spectacle with political theatrics in the nation’s capital.
The Cardiff venue is being explored as an alternative to New York and Wembley for the richest fight in British boxing history. Netflix seeks a 2am UK start; the Principality Stadium’s roof could beat weather concerns, with curfews and licensing under review.
Fury and Joshua have agreed to meet at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 11 December, with Netflix streaming globally. After years of delays and negotiator standoffs, Britain hosts one of boxing’s biggest events as both fighters push to settle a decade-long rivalry.
Natalia Silva has extended her winning streak to 15 with a five-round win over Wang Cong in Salt Lake City. Shevchenko vacated the title due to injuries, paving the way for Silva to become the champion. Co-main saw Payton Talbott halt Delveson Figueiredo by TKO. The card marked a rare women's main event at UFC’s flagship event.
Trump has offered Dana White the role of White House press secretary. White has not yet accepted, while a long-vanished press shop awaits a new spokesman. The offer comes amid a political reshuffle following midterm losses.