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Tom Aspinall says he’s counting the days to return after an eye injury from Ciryl Gane ended their heavyweight title defense in a no-contest. He addresses Dana White’s remarks, announces a new Matchroom Boxing management deal with Eddie Hearn, and notes his healing will take “a couple of months” more, delaying sparring or a comeback as the heavyweight picture waits for clarity.
UFC president Dana White says he has no issue negotiating with any fighter representative, including Eddie Hearn, as heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall signs with Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency to handle his commercial and fighting career while recovering from eye surgery. The move comes after a public feud between White and Hearn sparked by Zuffa Boxing signing Conor Benn, but White expects no lasting rift. Aspinall aims to grow his value and return to action when healthy.
Boxing and MMA power players trade barbs as UFC boss Dana White criticizes Eddie Hearn over Zuffa Boxing, while Hearn fires back with scathing attacks on Zuffa’s “vision” and branding their shows as subpar. He also accuses White of being controlled by Saudi-backed backer Turki Alalshikh, highlighting a heated cross-promotional feud that frames boxing’s evolving landscape.