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Tyson Fury says he is set to feature in a “massive announcement” from Zuffa Boxing and UFC president Dana White.<\/b><\/p>\n
Former heavyweight champion Fury was a special guest at the UFC’s White House show on Sunday as part of celebrations to mark 250 years of American independence, wearing a ‘Donald Trump for Prime Minister’ cap.<\/p>\n
During an interview with UFC broadcaster Jon Anik, the 37-year-old Briton was asked if he had an announcement to make involving White.<\/p>\n
“I think I’m going to let Dana do the speaking, but it is a massive, massive announcement,” said Fury.<\/p>\n
When asked if White would be part of the promotion for his long-awaited fight against fellow Briton Anthony Joshua, which is targeted for the end of 2026, Fury said: “100% potential, yes.”<\/p>\n
White’s assertion that he would be promoting Joshua v Fury has been repeatedly shot down by Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn and Fury’s promoter Frank Warren.<\/p>\n
“I’m very excited for this fight. It’s been over a decade in the making,” added Fury.<\/p>\n
“For whatever reason it hasn’t happened before. Let’s hope it happens right now, very soon.”<\/p>\n
BBC Sport has asked Matchroom and Queensberry for comment.<\/p>\n
Founded by White and backed by Saudi Arabian funding, Zuffa Boxing is looking to rival the sport’s established promoters.<\/p>\n
It made its first big noise when it signed British welterweight Conor Benn in a dramatic move from Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable in February.<\/p>\n
Zuffa has since signed multiple boxers, including IBF cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia, but the signing of Fury would be by far its biggest addition if that happened.<\/p>\n
Fury enjoyed two reigns as heavyweight world champion and boasts a professional record of 35 wins, two defeats – both against Oleksandr Usyk – and one draw with Deontay Wilder.<\/p>\n
Queensberry’s Warren said in February he was considering legal action over the launch of Zuffa, while White has also had multiple disputes with Hearn.<\/p>\n
White has said he hopes to change the Muhammad Ali Act – a 2000 US law designed to protect boxers’ rights and combat potential monopolies.<\/p>\n
Adjustments to this could allow him to recognise a Zuffa belt as a legitimate world championship title, and remove the need to work with the other sanctioning bodies.<\/p>\n
Fury marked his return from retirement with a win over Arslanbek Makhmudov<\/a> in April, and says he has another “potential fight in August” before the Joshua bout can take place.<\/p>\n Joshua also must win before a potential bout with Fury, with the 36-year-old facing Kristian Prenga on 25 July in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n