Eddie Hearn Rejects Dana White's Joshua‑Fury Promotion
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- Dana White claimed at a Saturday news conference that Eddie Hearn has no role in negotiating the Joshua‑Fury bout and that he knows the fight’s location, urging reporters to call Hearn for confirmation.
- Eddie Hearn told ESPN on Thursday that White’s claim was “bizarre” and “desperate,” insisting Zuffa Boxing has no promotional involvement in the fight.
- Eddie Hearn said he negotiated the fight contract three months earlier with SELA and Turki Alalshikh, adding a clause that the bout must be held in the United Kingdom.
- Eddie Hearn projected the fight for November at a UK venue, most likely Wembley Stadium, pending both fighters winning their upcoming matches (Joshua vs. Prenga on July 25; Fury’s interim fight later summer).
- Eddie Hearn referenced prior disputes, noting Zuffa Boxing’s cease‑and‑desist from Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN over interference with Ryan Garcia, and accused White of arrogance and contract disregard.
- ESPN reached out to Zuffa Boxing for comment, but the promotion did not respond.
Why it matters: Hearn’s denial preserves Matchroom’s exclusive control over the Joshua‑Fury bout and confirms a UK venue, denying Zuffa Boxing any promotional stake and undercutting Dana White’s bid for relevance in heavyweight boxing, while reinforcing the contractual clause that forces the fight to be staged in Britain.
