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Boxing

10 Jun 2025 – Promoters confirm the fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford on 13 September in Las Vegas, to be broadcast via Netflix.

05 Jun 2025 – Vasiliy Lomachenko, Ukrainian double Olympic champion and three-time world champion, announces his retirement from boxing at age 37.

03 Jun 2025 – World Boxing apologizes after Imane Khelif is named in a statement regarding mandatory gender verification – raising data privacy concerns.

Muay Thai

12–15 Jun 2025 – The 30th anniversary Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup & Hungarian Kickboxing Open took place in Budapest; over 3,700 participants from 50 countries.

Kickboxing

12–15 Jun 2025 – The 30th anniversary Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup & Open in Budapest saw great participation.

–** June 2025** – In Columbus (USA), the WAKO USA National Kickboxing Championships took place (exact dates not specified), including photos.

–** January–March 2025** – Memorable Italian Kickboxing World Cup 2025 in Jesolo with record participation.

MMA / UFC

22 Jun 2025 – Dana White officially announces that **Jon Jones** is retiring from the UFC heavyweight roster and names **Tom Aspinall** the new undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.

22 Jun 2025 – **Khalil Rountree Jr.** defeats **Jamahal Hill** by unanimous decision at UFC Baku, scoring multiple knockdowns with leg kicks and strengthening his position in the light heavyweight division.

21 Jun 2025 – UFC signs former PFL heavyweight champion **Ante Delija** to a long-term contract.

21 Jun 2025 – UFC CEO Dana White confirms negotiations on a new broadcast deal, likely involving multiple networks; ESPN is seen as the leading candidate for the new contract.

19 Jun 2025** (according to MMA Fighting)** – Mackenzie Dern pushes for a title fight against Virna Jandiroba as speculation grows over a super fight between Zhang Weili and Valentina Shevchenko.

20 Jun 2025 – **Alex Pereira** reveals he has gained weight up to 243.8 lb; fans speculate about a potential move to heavyweight and a possible clash with **Tom Aspinall**.

16 Jun 2025 – UFC International Fight Week announced: includes UFC Hall of Fame ceremony on June 26 and UFC 317 event (Topuria vs Oliveira) on June 28 in Las Vegas.

16 Jun 2025 – Dana White announces Jon Jones' return to the UFC to resolve the controversy surrounding Francis Ngannou.

16 Jun 2025 – UFC Atlanta (14 Jun 2025): Kamaru Usman defeats Joaquin Buckley; Rose Namajunas defeats Miranda Maverick; Edmen Shahbazyan wins; Raoni Barcelos wins; Mansur Abdul-Malik remains undefeated.

12 Jun 2025 – Release of the UFC 2025 calendar with all upcoming major events: UFC 317 (28 Jun, Las Vegas), UFC 319 (16 Aug, Chicago), etc.

08 Jun 2025 – UFC 316 (7 Jun, Newark): Merab Dvalishvili successfully defends his bantamweight title; Kayla Harrison becomes new women's bantamweight champion via Kimura over Juliana Peña.

03 Jun 2025 – Tom Aspinall declares Jon Jones “effectively retired” and calls for a unified title bout – UFC premier status remains uncertain.

01 Jun 2025 – UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas: Women's flyweight fight Blanchfield vs. Barber canceled after Barber was not medically cleared.

22 May 2025 – Dustin Poirier prepares to close out his UFC career with a trilogy title fight against Max Holloway.

11 May 2025 – Vitor Belfort is inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame 2025 in the Pioneer Era category; ceremony on 26 June 2025 in Las Vegas.

As a beginner in boxing, kickboxing, or MMA, you basically need protective gear consisting of boxing gloves, hand wraps (or similar wrist supports), mouthguard, and depending on the sport/ruleset, also headgear, shin guards, knee pads, and groin protector.

Boxing:
• Boxing gloves: Essential for protecting your hands and wrists while punching.
• Hand wraps: Stabilize wrists and protect bones and tendons.
• Mouthguard: Protects teeth and jaw from injury.
• Headgear (optional): Adds head protection and is often required in competitions.
• Chest protector (amateurs): Often mandatory to protect chest and ribs.

Kickboxing:
• Boxing gloves: Same as in boxing.
• Hand wraps: Same as in boxing.
• Mouthguard: Same as in boxing.
• Headgear: Often required.
• Shin guards: Protect your legs during kicks.
• Groin protector: Optional for men but recommended.
• Foot and ankle protection (optional): Provides additional protection.

MMA:
• MMA gloves: Usually with open palm for grappling and striking.
• Hand wraps: Same as in boxing.
• Mouthguard: Same as in boxing.
• Headgear: Often required.
• Shin guards: Protect legs during kicks and takedowns.
• Knee pads: Protect knees during grappling and takedowns.
• Groin protector: Optional for men but recommended.
• Rashguard: Offers additional protection against skin irritation.
• MMA shorts: Usually elastic and tear-resistant.

Additional Notes:
• Equipment may vary depending on the rules of your boxing or martial arts association.
• Choose high-quality gear that fits well and offers optimal protection.
• Talk to your trainer or coach to find the right gear for your needs.
• Make sure to clean and maintain your equipment regularly.