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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.

The best martial arts brands depend somewhat on which martial art you practice (e.g. boxing, MMA, karate, jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, etc.). However, there are some renowned brands that are generally recognized for their quality and reliability in the martial arts world. Here is an overview of the best martial arts brands by category:

Top Brands Venum
According to Wikipedia, Venum is a French brand specializing in the production of sportswear and equipment for various martial arts such as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and karate. The brand operates worldwide in several regions, including Brazil, America, Europe, and Asia. Venum is also known for its partnership with the UFC, where it has been the official outfitter since 2020.

• Very popular in MMA, boxing, Muay Thai
• Good quality and stylish design
• Wide range of products
• Official outfitter of the UFC

Twins Special
According to Wikipedia, Twins Special Co., Ltd., also known as Twins Special, is a Thai sports equipment manufacturer specializing in Muay Thai, boxing, and physical fitness, and sells its products worldwide. The company is based in Suan Luang, Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon, on the outskirts of Bangkok.

• Also from Thailand, very well-known in Muay Thai
• Top gloves, shin guards, and shorts
• Wide selection of boxing gloves, limited otherwise
• Ideal for sparring and competition

Top Ten
Top Ten is a German martial arts brand and one of the main sponsors of WAKO. Top Ten is especially known in the field of kickboxing. To date, over 100 European and World Championships in Taekwon-Do, kickboxing, and boxing, as well as 3 Olympic Games and the Youth Olympic Games, have been equipped with TOP TEN safety equipment.

• Official outfitter of WAKO
• Excellent equipment for headgear and boxing gloves
• Wide product range
• Popular in kickboxing and point fighting

Everlast
According to Wikipedia, Everlast Worldwide Incorporated is an American sports brand specializing in boxing, mixed martial arts, and physical fitness, and markets its products worldwide. The company was founded in the Bronx and is currently based in Manhattan.

• Classic in boxing
• Wide range (from beginner to professional level)
• Good value for money
• Lower quality in the amateur segment

Adidas
Adidas is a global sports equipment provider with a very wide range. In the martial arts field, Adidas offers various products such as shoes, boxing gloves, punching bags, and much more. Adidas is also the official outfitter of WAKO.

• Widely used in karate, judo, and taekwondo
• Recognized by many federations
• Good value for money
• High-quality products

FIGHTERS
FIGHTERS is a Swiss provider of martial arts equipment. A very wide range is available in boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai. In addition to classic products such as protective gear, FIGHTERS also offers clothing, punching bags, and fitness accessories.

• Wide range in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai
• Recognized by WAKO Suisse
• Good value for money
• Very good quality

Conclusion:
If you're looking for something high-quality, brands like Venum, Twins Special, Top Ten are usually a safe choice. For beginners, FIGHTERS and Everlast are often a good compromise between price and quality.