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Dana White Teases ‘Big Announcements’ About the Future of Boxing

Dana White Teases ‘Big Announcements’ About the Future of Boxing Dana White is finally ready to leap into the world of boxing. Over the last two decades, White has…

Dana White is finally ready to leap into the world of boxing.

Over the last two decades, White has established himself as one of the best combat sports promoters on the planet, helping to turn the Ultimate Fighting Championship into the global juggernaut it is today and somehow getting the Nevada State Athletic Commission to license Power Slap.

Now, the UFC CEO will bring his business savvy to the sweet science.

Details are still limited, but White confirmed plans are in motion during a Q&A session ahead of Friday’s WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight Title between undefeated defending champion Callum Walsh and Poland’s Przemyslaw Runowski.

“There will be some big announcements soon. I never say anything I don’t do, ever,” Dana White said Thursday during the Walsh vs. Runowski Q&A. “We’ve been kicking the whole boxing thing around for a long time, but you’ve never heard me commit and say, ‘I’m in.’ I’m in.”

Dana White Continues his support of boxing prospect Callum Walsh

White has taken a strong interest in the up-and-coming boxing prospect who will be competing in his home country of Ireland this Friday against a tough and far more experienced opponent.

White has routinely appeared at Walsh’s fights in Boston and Los Angeles, among other locations, and this weekend’s event at 3Arena will be no different.

“I love Callum Walsh,” White said in an interview with The Ring. ”I love his style. I love the fact that this kid was fighting really tough guys already at six fights [into his career]. He’s willing to take tough fights, and I just liked the kid personally as soon as I was introduced to him. Promoting him is fun for me, and I am having fun doing it.”

Dana White Teases ‘Big Announcements’ About the Future of Boxing

Dana White is finally ready to leap into the world of boxing. Over the last two decades, White has…

Dana White is finally ready to leap into the world of boxing.

Now, the UFC CEO will bring his business savvy to the sweet science.

“There will be some big announcements soon. I never say anything I don’t do, ever,” Dana White said Thursday during the Walsh vs. Runowski Q&A. “We’ve been kicking the whole boxing thing around for a long time, but you’ve never heard me commit and say, ‘I’m in.’ I’m in.”

Dana White Continues his support of boxing prospect Callum Walsh

White has taken a strong interest in the up-and-coming boxing prospect who will be competing in his home country of Ireland this Friday against a tough and far more experienced opponent.

White has routinely appeared at Walsh’s fights in Boston and Los Angeles, among other locations, and this weekend’s event at 3Arena will be no different.

“I love Callum Walsh,” White said in an interview with The Ring. ”I love his style. I love the fact that this kid was fighting really tough guys already at six fights [into his career]. He’s willing to take tough fights, and I just liked the kid personally as soon as I was introduced to him. Promoting him is fun for me, and I am having fun doing it.”

Daniel Dubois slams table in frustration, Anthony Joshua face off at press conference: ‘Move on’

Ahead of his undisputed IBF heavyweight title defense against former world champion, Anthony Joshua this weekend in London, Daniel…

Ahead of his undisputed IBF heavyweight title defense against former world champion, Anthony Joshua this weekend in London, Daniel Dubois let his emotions get the better of him during a pre-fight press conference this week, slamming a table with a clenched fist before a toned face-off.

Dubois, who won the interim IBF heavyweight crown back in June with an eighth round knockout win over Filip Hrgovic in Riyadh, saw his interim status upgraded to undisputed upon the vacating of Ukrainian star and common-foe, Oleksandr Usyk.

And taking on Watford native, Joshua this weekend at Wembley in a huge British heavyweight title affair, Dubios appeared at a press event this weekend on home soil ahead of the pairing, with the two set to rekindle after an infamous sparring match years ago — which was the subject of much discourse this week.

Daniel Dubois slams table during press event with Anthony Joshua

“I need to retain this world title,” Daniel Dubois told assembled media, as obtained by BBC. “It’s a great thing to have but I need to legitimize myself by winning this fight [against Anthony Joshua].”

“I’m on the rise, I’ve got the momentum on my side. No more words — just fighting, punches. I’m ready to fight and destroy. Destroy.”

Discussing his prior sparring session with former two-time world heavyweight champion, Joshua ahead of the pairing — Dubios slammed the table with his fist after pointing to the fact that come this weekend they will be competing for real.

“It was sparring, now we’re fighting, this is different,” Daniel Dubois explained. “Move on.”

For Joshua, the 34-year-old most recently took on former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou earlier this year in Saudi Arabia, stopping the mixed martial arts fighter with a devastating second round knockout win.

The victory came as part of a four-fight winning run for Watford puncher, Joshua, who has previously bested the trio of Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, and Otto Wallin.

Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington – Odds and Match Preview

Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington are set to face off in a highly anticipated boxing match on Saturday, September…

Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington are set to face off in a highly anticipated boxing match on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Wembley Stadium in London. This bout will be part of the undercard for the heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.

Anthony Cacace

Anthony Cacace, a 35-year-old boxer from Belfast, Northern Ireland, is the current IBF super-featherweight champion. He won this title in May 2024 with a surprising eighth-round stoppage victory over Joe Cordina.

Cacace is known for his southpaw stance and has a professional record of 22 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, with 8 of those wins coming by knockout. Always looking for the win, The Irish-Italian fighter, a favourite at the bookmakers and casinos like safe au casino is ready to put on a spectacle.

Cacace considers himself the superior boxer, believing he has better all-around skills compared to Warrington. However, he acknowledges Warrington as a tough competitor and a “warrior” who always gives his all in fights.

Josh Warrington

Josh Warrington, a 33-year-old fighter from Leeds, England, is a former IBF featherweight champion. He’s moving up in weight class for this fight after suffering back-to-back defeats in his recent bouts.

Warrington has a professional record of 31 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw, with 8 knockouts to his name. He’s known for his orthodox fighting style and high-energy approach in the ring. Warrington is known for his relentless pressure and high work rate.

Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington

Interestingly, while this fight was initially expected to be for Cacace’s IBF super-featherweight title, it has been announced that the championship will not be on the line. The IBF has allowed Cacace to compete against Warrington, but the title won’t be up for grabs. Instead, Cacace will be defending his IBO world title, which he’s held since 2022.

For Cacace, it’s an opportunity to prove himself against a well-known opponent and potentially set up bigger fights in the future. For Warrington, it’s a chance to revitalize his career after recent setbacks and make a statement in a new weight class.

Carl Frampton, a former two-weight world champion and friend of Cacace, believes this could be the fight of the night, potentially overshadowing the main event.

Anthony Cacace is the favorite to win the bout. The odds for Cacace to win are around 2/5 (-250 in American odds). This means if you bet £10 on Cacace to win, you would receive £14 back if he is victorious (your £10 stake plus £4 profit).

Josh Warrington is the underdog in this matchup. The odds for Warrington to win are approximately 7/4 (+180 in American odds).

The upcoming boxing event at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024, promises to be an exciting night of fights. The main event features a heavyweight title clash between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois for the IBF world heavyweight championship. This bout has generated significant interest, with Joshua looking to become a three-time world champion and Dubois defending his title for the first time.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Steps In As Oleksandr Usyk Was Arrested in Airport

On Tuesday, heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was detained at an airport in Poland. According to a report from…

On Tuesday, heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was detained at an airport in Poland.

According to a report from ESPN, the Ukrainian superstar was handcuffed and escorted off a jet bridge at Krakow Airport in Poland while trying to board a flight to Valencia, Spain where he’s expected to begin preparing for his highly anticipated rematch with Tyson Fury on December 21 in Saudi Arabia.

According to a source, Usyk and his trainer, Sergey Lapin, were denied boarding after an airline official determined they were not fit to travel.

Fortunately, the incident was resolved quickly according to Usyk who took to social media shortly after his release.

“Dear friends, a misunderstanding took place,” Usyk wrote on X. “It was quickly resolved. Thanks to all who got concerned. Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for the efficient support. And respect to Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to height, weight, reach and regalia” (h/t BJPenn.com).

Ukrainian President aids in resolving Oleksandr Usyk Detainment

Helping in the resolution was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who engaged Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry. Not long after, Usyk was allowed to travel, but Zelenskyy was still left “disappointed” by the treatment that Usyk and Lapin received during their travels.

“I spoke with Oleksandr Usyk on the phone after he was detained, I was disappointed by this attitude towards our citizen and champion,” Zelenskyy wrote. ‘I instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, to immediately look into all the details of the incident at Kraków airport.

“Now, everything is fine, our champion has been released, and he is no longer being detained. In the photo, he is with our Consul General in Kraków right after being released.”

Ranked as ESPN’s No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world, Usyk is a perfect 22-0 in his career with noteworthy wins against Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, and the aforementioned Tyson Fury. Usyk is expected to be in attendance this Saturday night when Joshua defends his IBF heavyweight world title against Dubois at Wembley Stadium.