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WBC light heavyweight title fight scheduled for November, find out full details

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[ad_1] WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez will defend his title against Britain’s Anthony Yarde in November, Saudi boxing officials announced on July 3. Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation, confirmed the fight as part of Riyadh Season. The exact date and venue are yet to … Read more

Jon Jones announces UFC retirement after Baku event, hands heavyweight title to Tom Aspinall

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[ad_1] Jon Jones announced his retirement from the UFC on Saturday, shortly after UFC Baku concluded, confirming news that UFC President Dana White had first shared during the event’s post-fight press conference. The announcement effectively ends one of the most dominant and controversial careers in MMA history. At 37, Jones exits amid prolonged uncertainty about … Read more