UFC President Dana White has grown weary of boxing promoter Eddie Hearn’s involvement in negotiations surrounding a potential heavyweight matchup between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Recent reports indicated the fighters have agreed to compete on November 20 at Madison Square Garden in New York, though details remain in flux.
Speaking following the second week of Dana White’s Contender Series 2026, the UFC boss was asked about the reported bout and venue. White gave a brief, uncommitted response before pivoting to express his frustration with Hearn’s public statements. Hearn has reportedly advocated for staging the fight in the United Kingdom and threatened potential legal action if Joshua proceeds without proper contractual arrangements.
White made clear he has lost patience with the boxing promoter’s commentary. “I stopped listening to Eddie Hearn about three months ago,” White stated bluntly. When questioned about a potential announcement scheduled for the following week regarding the heavyweight showdown, White declined involvement, suggesting reporters direct inquiries to the fight’s actual promoters instead.
The UFC executive expressed exasperation over the protracted nature of the negotiations, indicating he has no interest in being drawn into what he views as unnecessary games between the boxers and their representatives. White’s remarks underscore his detachment from boxing matters unrelated to his promotion.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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