English sports promoter; chairman of Matchroom Sport and PDCTV promoter
Pollock’s Northampton Saints contract talks have progressed but remain unresolved as the 21-year-old England back row continues to weigh offers from overseas and other opportunities. Saints remain optimistic of an extension as negotiations involve complex moving parts and potential pay rises amid a shifting salary cap landscape.
Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia have formalised a September 12 title clash in Las Vegas, promoted by Zuffa Boxing. Both boxers carry past doping and controversy but remain two of the sport’s biggest stars, driving a high-stakes, high-profile bout ahead of Mexican Independence Weekend.
Joshua has come from an early knockdown to stop Kristian Prenga in the second round in Jeddah, preserving a potential all-British blockbuster with Tyson Fury. Fury had earlier stopped Mariusz Wach in seven rounds in Thailand. Contracts are reportedly signed, with venue and date still unsettled.
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.
Rugby talent Henry Pollock is pressing for a pay rise at Northampton. The Prem salary cap and marquee-player rules limit options, with talks intensifying as Hearn and Pollock navigate cap constraints and potential market moves.
Fury has signalled readiness for a November showdown with Joshua after both signed contracts with Saudi-backed promoters. Negotiations over location and terms center on UK versus US hosting, with New York’s Madison Square Garden favored by the Saudis and Netflix. Joshua’s team is seeking contract amendments to accommodate American tax rules and logistics.
Katie Taylor has reached the final fight of her celebrated career, aiming to become a three-time undisputed world champion against Flora Pili at Croke Park. A sell-out crowd of 80,000 is expected as Ireland celebrates a pioneer of women’s boxing.
Fury and Joshua remain at odds over venue and date as negotiations continue. UK commitments clash with a US-ready plan, with promoters hinting at New York despite Joshua’s push for Wembley.
Negotiations for a landmark all-British heavyweight fight have stalled over venue and contract terms. Fury is pressuring Joshua to confirm a November showdown, with Usyk floated as a potential backup. The parties have signed separate UK deals, but location remains unsettled as promoters weigh Wembley versus Madison Square Garden.
England’s head coach Steve Borthwick has had his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations to avoid uncertainty ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia. The RFU says the move provides time to decide leadership beyond the tournament, while emphasising continued backing if England perform at the World Cup. Meanwhile, the organisation is expanding sponsorship revenue as it recalibrates post-Six Nations.