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Report: UFC Looking to Give UK Boxer Anthony Joshua $500M Contract

UFC is reportedly eyeing a lucrative partnership with heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

According to the Telegraph's Gareth A. Davies, Dana White's promotion wants to sign Joshua to a "multifight deal" that could be worth as much as $500 million. White is reportedly angling for a sit-down with Joshua and his camp this weekend.

Other specifics regarding the proposed deal have yet to be disclosed, but Davies noted UFC has applied for a boxing license in Nevada "and plans to become heavily involved in the sport."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.