Tyson Fury and Dana White hint at upcoming partnership in boxing
Bad Left Hook • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:16 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Tyson Fury appeared at Dana White’s recent UFC event, fueling speculation about a partnership with Zuffa Boxing. White mentioned an announcement would be made soon, emphasizing his focus on boxing in the upcoming year. Fury's own responses were cryptic but suggested positive developments. He is scheduled for a tune-up fight before facing Anthony Joshua later in 2026, which could take place under Zuffa Boxing. Both fighters are eager for the long-anticipated showdown, with Fury expressing excitement about the potential clash.
- •Tyson Fury attended a UFC event, prompting speculation about Zuffa Boxing.
- •Dana White plans to make an announcement regarding Fury's future.
- •Fury has a tune-up fight planned before facing Anthony Joshua.
- •The anticipated Joshua fight may occur later in 2026.
- 1:16 PMBad Left Hook — ‘We’ll make an announcement soon’: Tyson Fury rumored to be aligning with Zuffa Boxing
- 1:16 PMYahoo Sports — ‘We’ll make an announcement soon’: Tyson Fury rumored to be aligning with Zuffa Boxing
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White, Tyson Fury tease partnership announcement amid Fury vs. Anthony Joshua rumors
"Tyson Fury at the AO Arena, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday June 13, 2026. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images Tyson Fury was in attendance at Dana White’s latest UFC event and it wasn’t long before all kinds of speculation started swirling about whether Fury has aligned himself with Zuffa Boxing — something White didn’t really try to dispel when directly asked about signing Fury after making suggestions he would be professionally involved with Fury. “We’ll make an announcement soon,” White said. “Listen, let me reiterate: judge me January 1st of 2027 on what we’ve done this year with boxing. All these other guys talking a lot of smack. I haven’t said anything about any of these guys, I haven’t talked sh-t about anybody or any of those stuff. I’m in my lane, I’m doing my thing. Just sit back and watch. We’ll make an announcement soon, for sure,” he would add with a grin. Separately, Tyson Fury would also be asked about signing with White and he would provide a coy and cryptic response, as apparently neither man if intent on letting the cat out of the bag just yet, but the indications are there. Fury is currently set up to have a tune up bout before a highly anticipated showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year.
"Tyson Fury could be on the verge of making another big announcement.
"Could Tyson Fury soon fight for Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing?
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External links- Bad Left HookJun 15, 2026, 1:16 PM‘We’ll make an announcement soon’: Tyson Fury rumored to be aligning with Zuffa Boxing
Tyson Fury at the AO Arena, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday June 13, 2026. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images Tyson Fury was in attendance at Dana White’s latest UFC event and it wasn’t long before all kinds of speculation started swirling about whether Fury has aligned himself with Zuffa Boxing — something White didn’t really try to dispel when directly asked about signing Fury after making suggestions he would be professionally involved with Fury. “We’ll make an announcement soon,” White said. “Listen, let me reiterate: judge me January 1st of 2027 on what we’ve done this year with boxing. All these other guys talking a lot of smack. I haven’t said anything about any of these guys, I haven’t talked sh-t about anybody or any of those stuff. I’m in my lane, I’m doing my thing. Just sit back and watch. We’ll make an announcement soon, for sure,” he would add with a grin. Separately, Tyson Fury would also be asked about signing with White and he would provide a coy and cryptic response, as apparently neither man if intent on letting the cat out of the bag just yet, but the indications are there. Fury is currently set up to have a tune up bout before a highly anticipated showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:16 PM‘We’ll make an announcement soon’: Tyson Fury rumored to be aligning with Zuffa Boxing
Tyson Fury could be on the verge of making another big announcement.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:00 PMDana White, Tyson Fury tease partnership announcement amid Fury vs. Anthony Joshua rumors
Could Tyson Fury soon fight for Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing?
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