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Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
Dana White announced plans for a UFC fight at the White House to celebrate the US's 250th birthday, following a major streaming rights deal with Paramount worth $1.1 billion annually, which will shift UFC broadcasts primarily to Paramount+ and CBS, potentially setting a historic event on the White House lawn.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Boxer Ryan Garcia missed weight for his fight against Devin Haney, weighing 3.2 pounds over the 140-pound limit. Despite this, a deal has been reached for the fight to proceed, with Garcia forfeiting a significant portion of his purse to Haney. Garcia will not be eligible to win Haney's WBC junior welterweight title, and if Haney loses, the title will become vacant. Garcia's social media activity and training regimen have raised questions about his preparation for the bout.