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A mix of sports stars, both famous and current, will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Notably, figures from combat sports will be in the spotlight. UFC President Dana White will be there, along with boxing legends Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. Boxing influencers Jake and Logan Paul, as well as UFC superstar Conor McGregor, are also expected.
Other notable athletes include NHL forward Evander Kane, MLB pitcher Noah Syndergaard, and former NFL stars Brian Urlacher, Le’Veon Bell, and Antonio Brown. Many of these athletes will join a black-tie reception co-hosted by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and several sports team owners.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is planning to attend as well. He praises Trump for his support of FIFA, especially with the upcoming 2025 Club World Cup and the 2026 Men’s World Cup being held in the U.S. UFC fighters Jorge Masvidal and heavyweight champion Jon Jones are also on the guest list. Jones celebrated with Trump after a championship win last November.
In a rally just before the inauguration, Trump announced plans to take action against transgender athletes competing in women’s sports once he takes office.