Dana White Blasts Eddie Hearn: ‘You’re Not Capable of Doing AJ-Fury

Dana White Blasts Eddie Hearn: ‘You’re Not Capable of Doing AJ-Fury

UFC boss Dana White has criticised Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn over the proposed Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua showdown, insisting Hearn is not capable of making the fight on his own. White argued that Hearn should cut through the existing arrangements, work directly with Frank Warren and take full control of the bout.

White also accused Hearn of talking too much about the negotiations and potentially hurting the fight by discussing them publicly. He questioned why the long-awaited heavyweight clash has still not happened after more than a decade of speculation.

The proposed fight is reportedly being considered for Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, with December 4 or 11 among the dates discussed. However, removing Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh from the equation could prove difficult because Fury and Joshua have become accustomed to massive purses.

While White believes Hearn should make the fight himself, Alalshikh’s financial backing and role in bringing Hearn and Warren together could ultimately be crucial to getting Fury vs Joshua over the line.