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Dana White rejected Oscar De La Hoya’s claim that Zuffa Boxing intentionally excluded him from the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight. White stated he would never humiliate an enemy, citing a past incident where Vince McMahon denied him tickets. De La Hoya maintained he stayed away to avoid embarrassment, while White confirmed De La Hoya had VIP seating.
Eddie Hearn confirmed he will not meet with Dana White this week, citing White's public refusal to negotiate. The British Boxing Board of Control has officially listed Matchroom, Queensberry, and Sela as the promoters for the December 11 bout, excluding Zuffa Boxing. Hearn argues White's claims of involvement violate Joshua's contract, while White continues to assert a production role despite being barred from the launch event.
Eddie Hearn has stated he is willing to allow Dana White’s TKO to produce the December 11 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout, provided it is negotiated rather than unilaterally imposed. Hearn criticized White’s public claims of involvement as a contractual breach and dismissed Zuffa Boxing’s performance over the last 10 months as 'abysmal.'
Oscar De La Hoya explained his absence from the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight, citing a hostile environment orchestrated by Zuffa Boxing. He now doubts Garcia will join Dana White’s promotion, criticizing White’s professionalism while siding with Eddie Hearn in their ongoing feud.
Ben Whittaker won a unanimous decision over Conor Wallace in Birmingham, securing the IBF mandatory challenger position. Despite a dominant first nine rounds, Whittaker faced a late surge from Wallace, surviving a chaotic 12th round to maintain his unbeaten record and set up a potential title shot against Dmitry Bivol.
Dana White called boxing promoter Eddie Hearn 'delusional' after being excluded from the official promotion of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight. Hearn responded with a video montage highlighting White's previous incorrect claims about the event's location and his role. The bout is confirmed for December 11 in Cardiff, Wales, with White's allies insisting he still has a capacity in the deal despite official paperwork listing only Sela, Matchroom, and Queensberry.
Eddie Hearn claims Dana White’s refusal to negotiate caused the bitter public feud over the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight, which is now set for December 11 in Cardiff. While Hearn calls White a 'control freak,' White insists he is the primary promoter, and the fighters themselves displayed a surprisingly cordial relationship at their recent press conference.
Dana White reaffirmed his promotional role in the upcoming Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout, dismissing Eddie Hearn’s claims of exclusion as a 'delusional' PR tactic. The fight is confirmed for December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, with Fury viewing it as a warm-up for a future trilogy against Oleksandr Usyk.
The British Boxing Board of Control has officially listed Sela, Matchroom, and Queensberry as the promoters for the December 11 heavyweight bout, excluding Dana White and Zuffa Boxing. While White previously claimed involvement, the official paperwork and a recent press conference where he was booed confirm his exclusion. The fight remains set for Cardiff, with the promoters' dispute now resolved in favor of the British license holders.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have officially confirmed their long-delayed heavyweight bout for December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. The fight, which ends a decade of negotiation failures, will be streamed globally on Netflix. While the event was finalized after a dispute between promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White, Fury has already signaled his intent to pursue a trilogy against Oleksandr Usyk immediately after.
Tyson Fury has publicly stated that his upcoming bout with Anthony Joshua is merely a warm-up, as he is already planning a trilogy against Oleksandr Usyk. Fury intends to fight Usyk at Madison Square Garden to reclaim titles he lost, while the Joshua fight is set for December 11 in Cardiff. The event faces promotional disputes involving Dana White and Eddie Hearn.
Anthony Joshua has pledged to withdraw from his December 11 fight against Tyson Fury if promoter Eddie Hearn cancels the bout, a decision driven by Joshua's desire to spite UFC CEO Dana White. Joshua, who is expected to earn $100 million for the Netflix event, stated that his loyalty lies with Hearn and that he is willing to forfeit the massive payout to ensure the fight remains in the UK. This stance follows a dispute where White attempted to secure a promotional role and a US venue, which Hearn rejected. The fight is currently scheduled for Cardiff, Wales, with Joshua emphasizing his commitment to British boxing.
Anthony Joshua has pledged full support to promoter Eddie Hearn in his ongoing dispute with UFC CEO Dana White, stating he would withdraw from the December 11 bout if Hearn chose to cancel it. Despite the tension, the heavyweight fight between Joshua and Tyson Fury remains scheduled for the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. At a recent press conference, Fury dismissed Joshua’s claim to the venue, while Joshua emphasized the importance of the fight taking place in the UK for British boxing legacy.
Dana White was booed at the launch press conference for the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight after Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh thanked him despite his absence. The event, set for December 11 in Cardiff, remains officially confirmed but is shadowed by unresolved contractual disputes between White and promoter Eddie Hearn.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua officially confirmed their heavyweight bout for December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, which will stream on Netflix. The press conference resolved months of promotional disputes, though UFC CEO Dana White's absence highlighted ongoing tensions with Matchroom Boxing's Eddie Hearn.