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sports3 days ago

White Defies Official Exclusion, Insists He Is Promoting Fury-Joshua Despite Hearn's Contractual Bar

Dana White insists he is producing and promoting the December 11 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout, directly contradicting Eddie Hearn and official British Boxing Board of Control paperwork that lists only Matchroom, Queensberry, and Sela as promoters. While White claims his absence from the launch press conference was due to scheduling conflicts with his Contender Series, Hearn argues White is contractually barred from involvement. The dispute remains unresolved with 66 days until fight night in Cardiff.

via Bad Left Hook|

#anthony-joshua #boxing #dana-white

mma-and-boxing3 days ago•30 min saved

Hearn Warns UFC Faces 'Big Threat' as White Prioritizes Zuffa Boxing

Eddie Hearn has publicly warned that the UFC is under significant threat due to Dana White’s reduced involvement, which he attributes to White’s focus on the underperforming Zuffa Boxing. While White has skipped recent UFC press conferences and made promotional errors, Hearn argues this neglect risks the promotion’s competitive standing. The dispute intensified over the December 11 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout, where Hearn insists contractual bans exclude Zuffa, despite White’s claims of involvement. Although Hearn expressed willingness to negotiate, he criticized White’s arrogance and Zuffa’s poor start, noting that White is leveraging the Fury-Joshua fight to mask Zuffa’s lack of success.

via MMA Mania|

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sports3 days ago•1 min saved

Dana White Dismisses Eddie Hearn Feud as 'Silly' Amid Fury-Joshua Production Dispute

Dana White rejected Eddie Hearn’s recent offer to meet, calling the ongoing dispute over the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout 'silly.' White insists he is producing the December 11 fight in Cardiff, while Hearn claims White is contractually barred from involvement. The conflict has intensified amid concerns that White’s focus on Zuffa Boxing is distracting from the UFC.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports3 days ago•0 min saved

Dana White Dismisses Eddie Hearn’s Legal Threats as Fury-Joshua Fight Nears

Dana White dismissed Eddie Hearn’s recent comments as a 'silly' distraction, insisting he is producing the December 11 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout despite Hearn’s claims of a contractual breach. While Hearn criticized Zuffa Boxing’s performance and suggested White’s focus on boxing threatens the UFC, White remained defiant, stating he would attend the event and return immediately to Las Vegas for UFC duties. The dispute centers on whether White’s involvement violates agreements between Matchroom, Sela, and Queensberry, with 66 days remaining until the fight in Cardiff.

via MMA Junkie|

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sports3 days ago•0 min saved

Hearn Warns UFC Faces 'Big Threat' as White Prioritizes Struggling Zuffa Boxing

Eddie Hearn claims the UFC is under significant threat due to Dana White’s reduced involvement, which he attributes to White’s focus on the underperforming Zuffa Boxing. While White has skipped recent UFC press conferences and made promotional errors, Hearn argues this neglect risks the promotion’s competitive standing. The dispute intensified over the December 11 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout, where Hearn insists contractual bans exclude Zuffa, despite White’s claims of involvement. Although Hearn expressed willingness to negotiate, he criticized White’s arrogance and Zuffa’s poor start, noting that White is leveraging the Fury-Joshua fight to mask Zuffa’s lack of success.

via Bloody Elbow|

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boxing4 days ago•0 min saved

White Denies Sabotaging De La Hoya at Garcia-Benn Fight, Cites Past McMahon Snub

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#boxing #conor-benn #dana-white

sports4 days ago•0 min saved

Hearn Confirms No Talks With White as Fury-Joshua Promoters Finalized

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.

via Bloody Elbow|

#anthony-joshua #boxing #dana-white

boxing4 days ago•3 min saved

Hearn Concedes Zuffa Can Produce Fury-Joshua, But Slams White's 'Abysmal' Boxing Record

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.'

via MMA Fighting|

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boxing4 days ago•1 min saved

De La Hoya Blasts White, Doubts Garcia’s Zuffa Move Amid Promoter Feud

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.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports5 days ago•0 min saved

Dana White reveals mother’s 2011 biography was a financial shakedown

UFC CEO Dana White has publicly addressed his estranged relationship with his late mother, June White, for the first time in detail. During an interview on The Diary of a CEO, White revealed that June published an unauthorized biography in 2011 titled 'Dana White: King of MMA' as part of a scheme to extort money from him. White stated that June sent increasingly aggressive emails demanding payment for a bar while he was traveling, leading to a permanent break in their relationship. He described the book as 'disgusting' and noted that it contained false accusations and private photos that harmed others, though he acknowledged his parents' role in shaping his character.

via Bloody Elbow|

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sports5 days ago•2 min saved

Dana White Reveals 2011 Feud With Mother Over Unauthorized Biography

UFC president Dana White disclosed details of his estranged relationship with his late mother, June White, following her 2011 publication of an unauthorized biography. White explained that the conflict escalated after June sent threatening emails demanding money while he was traveling with partner Lorenzo Fertitta. Although White acknowledged his mother’s sacrifices as a single parent, he criticized the book for containing false accusations and private photos that harmed others. Both June and Dana White Sr. have since passed away.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports6 days ago•1 min saved

UFC 332 Delivers Record Knockouts Despite Pre-Event Criticism

UFC 332 in Salt Lake City produced 11 knockouts and a new women's flyweight champion, though the event faced pre-fight criticism for a perceived lack of marquee names. Dana White defended the card's quality, arguing that the high volume of annual events means not every night will feature a blockbuster main event.

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sports6 days ago

King Green disputes Herb Dean’s early stoppage after UFC 332 loss to Ribovics

King Green lost to Esteban Ribovics via first-round TKO at UFC 332, ending his four-fight win streak. Green publicly criticized referee Herb Dean for stopping the fight early, claiming he was still coherent and wanted to continue. Dana White defended Dean, noting Green was dropped three times, while acknowledging Dean has had a difficult 2026.

via MMA Fighting|

#dana-white #esteban-ribovics #herb-dean

sports6 days ago

Dana White admits Herb Dean is having a rough year after King Green stoppage controversy

UFC 332 referee Herb Dean faced renewed criticism after stopping King Green’s fight against Esteban Ribovics in the first round. Dana White acknowledged Dean’s difficult 2026 but defended the call, noting Green was dropped three times. Green later revealed he had asked Dean to let him continue, stating he felt fine and wanted to keep fighting.

via Bloody Elbow|

#dana-white #herb-dean #king-green

boxing8 days ago

White Calls Hearn Delusional After Being Snubbed from Fury-Joshua Promotion

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#anthony-joshua #boxing #boxing-feud