Fury hints at major announcement involving Dana White
Two-time heavyweight champion Fury has two losses and one draw across his 38 professional bouts.
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Tyson Fury has revealed he is part of a "massive announcement" coming from Zuffa Boxing and UFC president Dana White.
The former heavyweight champion attended the UFC's White House event on Sunday as a special guest during celebrations marking 250 years of American independence, sporting a cap reading 'Donald Trump for Prime Minister'.
In an interview with UFC presenter Jon Anik, the 37-year-old Briton was asked whether he had news to share involving White.
"I think I'm going to let Dana do the talking, but it is a massive, massive announcement," Fury stated.
When questioned if White would be involved in promoting his long-anticipated clash with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua, targeted for late 2026, Fury replied: "100% potential, yes."
White's claim that he would promote Joshua v Fury has been consistently denied by Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn and Fury's promoter Frank Warren.
"I'm very excited for this fight. It's been over a decade in the making," Fury added.
"For whatever reason it hasn't happened before. Let's hope it happens right now, very soon."
BBC Sport has contacted Matchroom and Queensberry for comment.
Founded by White with Saudi Arabian financial backing, Zuffa Boxing aims to compete with the sport's established promoters.
It made its first significant impact by signing British welterweight Conor Benn in a dramatic move away from Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable in February.
Zuffa has since added several boxers, including IBF cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia, but signing Fury would represent its most significant acquisition by far.
Fury has held the heavyweight world title twice and holds a professional record of 35 wins, two losses - both against Oleksandr Usyk - and one draw with Deontay Wilder.
Queensberry's Warren stated in February he was considering legal action over Zuffa's launch, while White has also been involved in multiple disputes with Hearn.
White has expressed a desire to amend the Muhammad Ali Act - a 2000 US law aimed at protecting boxers' rights and preventing potential monopolies.
Changes to this legislation could enable him to recognise a Zuffa belt as a legitimate world championship title, removing the need to cooperate with other sanctioning bodies.
Fury returned from retirement with a victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in April, and says he has another "potential fight in August" before the Joshua bout can proceed.
Joshua also needs to win before any potential fight with Fury, with the 36-year-old facing Kristian Prenga on 25 July in Saudi Arabia.
**Fury as Zuffa's figurehead could reshape boxing - analysis**
If Fury becomes the public face of Zuffa it could transform the boxing landscape
When Fury received a grand, almost presidential walkout at the UFC's White House event, the assumption was that it signalled a blockbuster announcement about him joining Zuffa Boxing.
Had Fury formally signed, it would have sent shockwaves through the sport.
Instead, consistent with the often cryptic nature of Fury's career - and particularly the endless twists and turns surrounding the prospect of a fight with Joshua over the past decade - what followed was an announcement that was not really an announcement.
Fury hinted at something "massive" coming but said he would leave White to reveal it. Then, when White faced the media after the event, he somewhat avoided the question. "I'm in my lane, I'm doing my thing. Just sit back and watch. We'll make an announcement soon," White said.
That only creates more questions. Was Fury supposed to announce something and then changed his mind? Or is White deliberately building suspense?
If Fury is preparing to sign with Zuffa, what would that mean for his long-standing relationship with Frank Warren? And most importantly, what would it mean for Fury v Joshua?
Just when it seemed the long-awaited all-British heavyweight showdown would happen this year, we have another layer of uncertainty. Joshua's promoter, Hearn, has previously insisted the fight would not happen if White was involved in promoting it.
There could also be serious consequences for Warren's Queensberry Promotions. The company has built an impressive stable of heavyweight talent and Fury remains its biggest star. Losing him to a rival operation would inevitably raise concerns about whether other fighters could eventually be tempted to follow.
If Fury is about to become the face of Zuffa Boxing, it could reshape boxing's promotional landscape for years to come.
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