UFC President Dana White has firmly denied rumors suggesting a postponement of the highly anticipated White House fight card, confirming that the event is still set to take place on Sunday, June 14. This date coincides with President Donald Trump’s birthday, and White emphasized that there will be no changes to the schedule despite earlier reports proposing a shift to June 26.
White took to Instagram Stories to clarify the plans and reassure fans that the fight card, which was first proposed last June, is on track. The South Lawn of the White House has been designated as the venue, and the event aims to feature four to five title fights, adding excitement to an already auspicious date.
In addition to confirming the date, White discussed the financial aspects of the upcoming events, comparing the $20 million budget for Noche UFC at the Sphere in 2024 to what he expects for the White House card, referring to the latter amount as “ashtray money.” The anticipation around the event is palpable, with numerous UFC fighters expressing their eagerness to participate.
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