Overview
- The planned South Lawn event remains in development for mid-2026, with White saying lineup construction will begin in February and the card will not be themed as America versus the world.
- Jones publicly confirmed he declined a reported $30 million offer to face Tom Aspinall, framing his return goals around legacy and calling for an Alex Pereira matchup.
- White said he recently spoke with Jones and accepted his apology but maintained he cannot risk this showcase on a fighter he does not consider dependable.
- Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo criticized the roster’s fixation on the White House card, and Cejudo said his understanding is that attendance could be limited to roughly 5,000–6,000 due to security.
- Bo Nickal said he discussed a White House opportunity with President Trump, and top-10 middleweight Caio Borralho offered to face Nickal there for half his usual purse.