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MMA·May 4, 2026 03:24 PM ET

Frank Warren signals Queensberry moving on from Riyadh Season partnership

Warren hints Queensberry is evolving past Riyadh.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 41 min read
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What happened: Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Queensberry promoter Frank Warren addressed the company's current standing with Riyadh Season. Warren called the Saudi-backed run "a blast" and praised the shows produced under the partnership, but signaled a shift, saying "things are what they are, and you've got to keep evolving and moving on." The remarks stop short of confirming a formal split.

Why it matters: Riyadh Season has bankrolled many of boxing's biggest recent cards, and Queensberry's roster — including Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois — has been central to that programming. Any cooling of the relationship reshapes the matchmaking landscape for marquee heavyweight fights, including the long-discussed Fury–Joshua showdown that Warren recently said could be preceded by another Fury bout. It also opens questions about who funds Queensberry's next slate of cards.

What to watch: Watch for Warren to name Queensberry's next major card and broadcast/sponsor backing. Riyadh Season's response and the status of pending fights tied to the partnership are the next tells.

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