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Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn says he would triple UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall’s earnings and drop the Conor Benn legal issues if Dana White releases Aspinall from his UFC contract, calling Aspinall underpaid and describing his deal as one of the worst for a fighter at his level; the offer highlights tensions between boxing and MMA over fighter compensation.
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn publicly urged UFC boss Dana White to release heavyweight Tom Aspinall from his UFC contract, promising to pay Aspinall at least three times (potentially five times) more and arguing the current deal underpays a hard-working fighter. The move comes amid a broader Hearn–White feud that includes Conor Benn’s Zuffa Boxing deal, Aspinall’s sidelining eye injury from UFC 321, and past calls for him to fight Jon Jones.
Tom Aspinall says he’s close to full clearance from his eye issues, has returned to training (not sparring yet), and expects to fight the winner of Pereira vs. Gane for his comeback. With no fixed return date, the UFC has created an interim heavyweight title to be decided by Pereira and Gane in the co‑main event of UFC White House, and Aspinall is ready to face the winner once cleared as the division adds new challengers.
Eddie Hearn, representing UFC heavyweight champ, blasted Tom Aspinall's UFC contract as a 'disgrace' and criticized pay levels as Aspinall prepares to return from a first‑round no‑contest with Ciryl Gane; he questioned why Aspinall would stay with a deal that under-mines potential rematches with Gane or Pereira, noting taxes and team costs erode earnings.
Tom Aspinall publicly backs Jon Jones, criticizing the UFC for underpay and suggesting Jones deserves top compensation after Jones requested to be released from his UFC contract following being left off the UFC White House event; Aspinall points to Jones’s long-standing revenue impact and cites a reported $30 million offer to fight him, reflecting their ongoing feud.
Tom Aspinall says he’ll fight the winner of Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira for the UFC interim heavyweight title as soon as he’s medically cleared to return, with a potential later unification bout in mind; his comeback follows a layoff due to eye surgery and he has since aligned with Eddie Hearn’s agency for possible future negotiations.
Eddie Hearn announced UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall’s signing to his agency and accepted Dana White’s boxing challenge, framing the move as a smart business play to raise Aspinall’s profile while signaling a growing cross‑promotion trend between boxing and UFC, with potential interest from other fighters including Francis Ngannou.
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.
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has signed a commercial and advisory deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency, marking a major career shift as he recovers from eye injuries and his relationship with Dana White remains strained; the arrangement could complicate future negotiations between Hearn and White, with Aspinall’s return date still to be determined.
Joe Rogan discusses the uncertain future of UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, who is facing multiple eye surgeries after a no-contest fight with Ciryl Gane, raising concerns about his potential to fight again and the current shallow state of the heavyweight division.
Tom Aspinall responds to Dana White's criticism over his fight with Ciryl Gane, explaining he didn't continue after an illegal eye poke because he couldn't see, emphasizing his focus on health and safety, and accusing Gane of cheating during the fight. Aspinall is still recovering from eye injuries and is unsure when he can rematch Gane.
Jon Jones publicly apologized to Dana White for previous disagreements and admitted he was wrong regarding the end of his UFC heavyweight title reign. He expressed hope to be part of a major fight at the White House in 2026, particularly interested in a bout against Alex Pereira, which he believes would be beneficial for the sport regardless of the outcome.
Tom Aspinall mocked Ciryl Gane on social media with Halloween-themed posts after their UFC fight ended in a no-contest due to an eye poke, revealing he’s still dealing with eye injury issues and seeing a doctor.
Alex Pereira defended Tom Aspinall against accusations of faking an eye injury at UFC 321, emphasizing that only Aspinall knows what happened and highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the incident. The fight ended in a no contest after Gane poked Aspinall in the eye, leading to debate about whether Aspinall quit or was genuinely injured. Pereira's comments add to the ongoing discussion about the fight's controversial ending.
After UFC 321 controversy involving eye pokes, MMA legend Bas Rutten suggests implementing financial penalties, like a 10% pay deduction, to discourage eye poking and improve fighter safety, supporting Aspinall's decision to stop fighting after being poked in both eyes.