Fury and White tease 'big announcement'

Tyson Fury hinted at a "massive announcement" when he attended the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House which was organised by Dana White; Fury is expected to fight Anthony Joshua in November and White also teased a "big announcement" about potentially working with Fury

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>Tyson Fury and Dana White have both teased a "big announcement", fuelling speculation the former heavyweight champion could work with Zuffa Boxing.

>'The Gypsy King', who is poised to fight Anthony Joshua in a long-awaited bout later this year, made an appearance at UFC Freedom 250.

>At a press conference, Zuffa Boxing president White was asked if Fury's presence was a sign he would sign a shock deal with the promotion company.

>White, who is also the UFC CEO and president, replied: "We'll make an announcement soon."

>Asked if that response meant the answer was yes, White said: "Listen, let me reiterate. Judge me January 1, 2027 on what we have done this year with boxing.

>"All these other guys are talking a lot of smack. I haven't said anything about any of these guys. I haven't talked s*** about anybody or any other stuff.

>"I'm in my lane. I'm doing my thing. Just sit back and watch. We'll make an announcement soon."

>White was also asked about his potential involvement in the proposed Joshua fight, to which he replied: "For the last couple of weeks I have been hearing from the media and other people that I am not involved in the fight."

>He later said: "It seems like everybody is always wrong."

>Fury, who last fought in April when he beat Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, also teased the potential deal.

>In an interview with UFC broadcaster Jon Anik, Fury said: "I think I'm going to let Dana do the speaking but it is a massive announcement."

>Frank Warren, long-time promoter of Fury, did not comment on the speculation.

>Asked if White may play a role in the Joshua fight, Fury said: "One hundred per cent potential, yes."

>Fury added: "I'm very excited for this fight. It's been over a decade in the making.

>"For whatever reason it hasn't happened before. Let's hope it happens right now, very soon."

>Both Fury and White were pictured in Washington DC with Trump, who was hosting the event to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary.

>Justin Gaethje secured a big upset by beating Ilia Topuria, whose corner called for the fight to be stopped after the fourth round.