Tyson Fury wears ‘Donald Trump for Prime Minister’ cap at UFC fight

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15 Jun 2026 • 4:30 PM MYT
The Independent
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Tyson Fury wears ‘Donald Trump for Prime Minister’ cap at UFC fight

  • British boxer Tyson Fury made a surprise appearance at a UFC cage fight hosted by Donald Trump on the White House's south lawn.
  • The event, named UFC Freedom 250, coincided with Trump's 80th birthday and featured a temporary ring and seating for approximately 4,500 spectators.
  • Fury emerged wearing a bedazzled black suit and a cap emblazoned with “Donald Trump for Prime Minister”, featuring both UK and US flags.
  • While cageside, Fury expressed his desire to fight Anthony Joshua, adding to the ongoing speculation about a potential match between the two boxers.
  • Trump has previously praised Fury and extended White House invitations, with Fury having used the slogan “Make boxing great again” in the past, drawing parallels to Trump's political campaign.

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