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Dana White says he's 'begging' 53-year-old Mike Tyson not to fight

Tyson has been open about his desire to return to the fighting world, but White doesn't think it's a good idea.

Eddie Hearn applauds the UFC's return, says boxing 'can’t afford weak fights anymore'

Matchroom Boxing's Eddie Hearn says that the return of boxing needs to avoid the one thing that has plagued the sport for years: gross mismatches and tune-up fights.

Ryan Garcia says Gervonta Davis shouldn't underestimate him

Garcia and Davis have sparred on Twitter, but a fight has yet to be scheduled.

UFC on ESPN 8 fighter salaries: Alistair Overeem ($400,000) nearly outpaces combined payout of the prelims

Here's a full list of UFC on ESPN 8 fighter payouts. Alistair Overeem made a base salary of $400,000 for his second-round stoppage of Walt Harris ($75,000) and nearly outpaced the entire combined salary of the prelims.

UFC Fight Night results: Alistair Overeem survives scare, stops Walt Harris in emotional showdown

Alistair Overeem nearly met his demise in the first round but endured a brutal series of punches before finding the mark in a second-round TKO of Walt Harris.

What channel is UFC Fight Night: Alistair Overeem vs. Walt Harris on today? TV schedule, live stream time for May 16 card

Everything you need to know about the return of UFC Fight Night on May 16, which features a heavyweight battle between Walt Harris and Alistair Overeem as the main event.

Canelo Alvarez's team open to idea of fighting behind closed doors

It's possible that if Canelo wants to fight in September, it would have to be without fans in attendance.

UFC Fight Night salaries: Glover Teixeira ($230K plus $50K bonus) among highest-paid

The full list for the May 13 UFC Fight Night card in Jacksonville, Fla. Glover Teixeira was on the top end, but he was not No. 1. That honor belonged to Andrei Arlovski, who earned $325,000.

Tyson Fury names Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua as his next two opponents — in that order

The "Gypsy King" said he won't pay Wilder to step aside, even if it would clear the way for a bout with Joshua to determine the undisputed heavyweight champ.

UFC Fight Night results: Glover Teixeira pounds Anthony Smith in fifth-round TKO

Glover Teixeira endured a fast start by Anthony Smith and then pounded his way to the win in Jacksonville, Fla.

Twitter reacts to UFC fighter's grotesque shin cut that exposes bone

Omar Morales may have won his battle with Gabriel Benitez, but the cut on Benitez's shin became the biggest story of the fight.

Top Rank aiming for June 9 return to boxing, reportedly with Shakur Stevenson vs. Rafael Rivera

Top Rank is looking to bring boxing back in June, and a report suggests that Shakur Stevenson will headline the first show against Rafael Rivera.

Devin Haney calls Ryan Garcia his biggest rival: 'That's the fight that the fans would love to see'

Haney talked about his experience boxing with Garcia as an amateur and what it would mean to fight him as a professional.

Evander Holyfield declares he's 'back' in workout video, fueling more speculation of possible Tyson fight

The announcement came a day after Mike Tyson's "I'm back" announcement.

What time is the May 13 UFC Fight Night? TV schedule, live stream, price, odds for Anthony Smith vs. Glover Teixeira

Everything you need to know about the return of UFC Fight Night on May 13, which features a light heavyweight showdown between Anthony Smith and Glover Teixeira as the main event.

Dana White expects Khabib Nurmagomedov to face Justin Gaethje on Fight Island

The Nurmagomedov-Gaethje fight would be for the UFC lightweight unification title.

Mike Tyson teases possible return to boxing with 'I'm back' at end of training video

UFC 249 fighter salaries: Tony Ferguson tops payout with $500K, Yorgan De Castro bottoms out at $12K

Here's a full list of UFC 249 fighter payouts. Tony Ferguson made a base salary of $500,000 for his showdown with Justin Gaethje ($350,000) while Yorgan De Castro bottomed out at ($12,000) for his heavyweight tilt with Greg Hardy ($180,000).

Henry Cejudo leaves door open on retirement talk if the price is right

Henry Cejudo says he's serious about his retirement but if the money is right, we could see Triple C back in the Octagon at some point.

Tony Ferguson suffers fractured orbital bone against Justin Gaethje at UFC 249

Tony Ferguson took an inordinate amount of punishment at UFC 249 and will need surgery after suffering a fractured orbital bone.