EDDIE HEARN has blasted Dana White as a “clout chaser” after he claimed he would be promoting the long-awaited showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
The chief sent fans into a meltdown during an appearance on Nina Drama’s KICK stream, declaring: “I’m doing the – fight too.”
Eddie Hearn has denied White’s claims he will promote Fury vs Joshua Credit: Getty
Dana White said he will be the promoter for Fury vs Joshua Credit: Getty
White has become an increasingly notable figure in the sport since launching alongside Saudi Arabian powerbroker Turki Alalshikh.
However, wasted little time hitting back with a fiery response on social media.
Sharing a story post on Instagram regarding the claim, the Matchroom boss wrote: “Such a clout chaser, not a chance and contractually impossible.”
He then aimed a second dig directly at White, adding: “Let me know when you find your balls,” referencing a potential showdown after Hearn accepted White’s previous call-out to fight in a boxing ring.
Hearn didn’t stop there, later reposting a graphic relating to Fury’s win over Arslanbek Makhmudov last month.
He used the post to mock previous claims that White and TKO – a powerhouse conglomerate that owns the , , and Zuffa Boxing, would promote Fury’s fight against Makhmudov.
However, those plans never materialised, with Hearn taking to his Instagram story to joke: “Oh yeah, they said they were promoting this one too. What happened?”
This latest exchange marks a fresh chapter in the escalating feud between the pair.
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Tensions have continued to rise since White officially entered the fray under the TKO banner, vowing to “fix” boxing and shake up the current promotional model, while also directing multiple insults towards Hearn.
Hearn, meanwhile, remains dismissive of the UFC boss, insisting traditional promoters are going nowhere despite the wave of Saudi-backed changes to the sport.
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