Eddie Hearn Shrugs Off Turki-Sela Heat Amid Zuffa Spat and New DAZN Deal

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Eddie Hearn Shrugs Off Turki-Sela Heat Amid Zuffa Spat and New DAZN Deal

The Matchroom promotion boss shrugged off claims he angered Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh and Sela with his shots at UFC CEO Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing push. “If it upsets someone, so be it,” he said, as Matchroom finalized a five-year DAZN extension. White, backed by Alalshikh, has promised a “new era” in boxing, putting promoters like Hearn on notice.

By Afnan Chougle

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3 months ago

Bruce Buffer Says a Childhood Muhammad Ali Meeting Shaped His Fan Ritual

Buffer said meeting Muhammad Ali at age 5 still guides how he treats fans. In a Philadelphia hotel lobby, he approached “Cassius Clay,” who talked with his family for “5–10 minutes.” “That had a huge impression on me,” Buffer said. Now, when he spots “that little hand sticking out” as he walks the arena, he stops to make time—every show.

By Afnan Chougle

Chase DeMoor Steps Up to Eight Rounds in Mexico After Andrew Tate Win

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Chase DeMoor Steps Up to Eight Rounds in Mexico After Andrew Tate Win

DeMoor (6-2) returns Saturday in Jamay, Mexico, stepping up to an eight-rounder vs. Luis Alberto Velasco (5-16). The Misfits heavyweight champ edged Tate in a six-rounder by majority decision in December and stopped Fernando Alvarez on Jan. 24. It’s his third fight since October. DeMoor said the Darren Till fight talks fizzled, so he stays busy chasing other opponents.

By Afnan Chougle

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Oscar De La Hoya Flaunts WBC’s $40K ‘Main Event’ Chain for Barrios-Garcia Winner

WBC added bling to Barrios-Garcia: the winner gets the first “Main Event” championship chain and pendant. De La Hoya displayed the $40,000 Crown Series piece at a press conference ahead of the WBC welterweight title fight Saturday in Las Vegas. It features 18.9 carats of emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds. WBC said champs “leave with more than a belt… with history.”

By Afnan Chougle

Eddie Hearn Targets July 2026 Return for Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury Fight Pushed to 2027

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Eddie Hearn Targets July 2026 Return for Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury Fight Pushed to 2027

Matchroom boss Hearn said the two-time heavyweight champion is targeting a July 2026 return, but it won’t be Fury next, for now. After Joshua’s Dec. 29 Nigeria crash that killed friends Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, plans were paused. Hearn said the Fury mega-fight remains possible, yet “more likely” in early 2027. Joshua’s comeback opponent is still undecided.

By Afnan Chougle

Turki Alalshikh Unveils Diamond Zuffa Boxing Belt With Dana White and Nick Khan

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Turki Alalshikh Unveils Diamond Zuffa Boxing Belt With Dana White and Nick Khan

Alalshikh flashed Zuffa Boxing’s new diamond-studded belt on X, writing, “Today I am happy… they gifted me the first Zuffa Boxing belt.” He posed in Las Vegas with White and Khan, adding, “Only the very best will be lucky enough to win.” Zuffa Boxing 04 launches March 9, with Opetaia vs Glanton for cruiserweight gold in its first title fight.

By Adarsh Ojha

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