Dana White Addresses Eddie Hearn Feud After London Boxing Event
UFC boss Dana White insisted he has no problem with Eddie Hearn following months of verbal attacks, but quickly lost patience when reporters repeatedly questioned him about the Matchroom chief at the Copper Box Arena in London. Speaking after a Zuffa Boxing show, the 57-year-old American attempted to downplay their ongoing rivalry before snapping at journalists who continued to bring up his British counterpart.
The fiery exchange highlights the intense promotional battle currently playing out in the combat sports industry. While White claimed he was finished talking about the Matchroom boxing head, the remarks arrived less than a day after a fresh round of insults between the two powerful figures.
What Dana White Said About Eddie Hearn in London
Standing before reporters in the British capital, White tried to project an image of indifference regarding his rival promoter. When asked about the status of their relationship, White declared he did not have an issue with Hearn and asked reporters when they last heard him talk about the promoter.
However, the temporary peace did not last long as questions continued to focus on Matchroom Boxing. White fumed that he did not care what Hearn thinks and stated that he is completely over the situation. He added that he could care less about what Hearn is doing, saying, or where he is going.
The History of Insults Between White and Hearn
The sudden shift in tone followed a rapid escalation of insults traded across the Atlantic and in the British media. Within twenty-four hours of his London press comments, White had branded Hearn a bum and challenged him to a fight inside a London gym. The UFC president also used derogatory language against Hearn following the promoter's bitter reaction to losing fighter Conor Benn.
The departure of Benn marked the end of a decade-long partnership with Matchroom Boxing, adding fuel to the ongoing corporate rivalry. White's promotional vehicle, Zuffa Boxing, has actively challenged Matchroom for market dominance, creating a tense atmosphere between the two promotional giants.
Clashing Over Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in Cardiff
Beyond promotional dominance, the two figures have locked horns over the upcoming heavyweight blockbuster between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. The massive showdown is scheduled for December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium and will be streamed live on Netflix.
White has repeatedly claimed that he will help promote, produce, and oversee the event through his own production team. He confidently told reporters he would be in Wales to handle the production duties for the heavyweight clash.
Eddie Hearn Disputes White Involvement in Heavyweight Blockbuster
Despite White's confident assertions about controlling the production of the Fury and Joshua bout, Hearn has strongly pushed back against those claims. As the promoter representing Anthony Joshua, Hearn maintains that existing contracts prevent the UFC head from taking control of the promotion or television broadcast.
Whether White steps back from his claims or forces his way into the production remains a central point of contention in the boxing world. For now, White insists he is ready to move past the personal animosity, even if his patience with the media wearing down his defenses lasted only a few moments.
