Eddie Hearn has dismissed Dana White’s suggestion that he will be involved in promoting Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua, calling it contractually impossible and taking a pointed personal shot at the UFC president in the same breath.
White had publicly claimed involvement in the long-awaited British heavyweight showdown, prompting Hearn to respond on his Instagram story with language that made his position unmistakably clear.
“Such a clout chaser. Not a chance and contractually impossible. Let me know when you find your b—.”
The final line was a reference to Hearn’s earlier accusation that White backed out of a boxing match between the two promoters that had been publicly discussed.
Hearn also posted a screenshot referencing TKO president Mark Shapiro’s claim that Zuffa Boxing had been involved in promoting Fury’s recent comeback win over Arslanbek Makhmudov, adding a second dig in a separate story.
“Oh yeah, they said they were promoting this one too. What happened?”
The Fury and Joshua fight has been signed for later in 2026 on Netflix, with Frank Warren confirming November is now the more likely window after October was initially floated. Joshua faces Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25 before the mega fight. No date or venue has been officially confirmed for the Fury and Joshua bout, though it is expected to take place in Britain.