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Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says Zuffa Boxing may already be done, citing a six-month gap in U.S. shows and the high-profile exit of Shakur Stevenson before he fought a single bout under the banner.

Cincinnati Reds News / KO on SI / October 21

Eddie Hearn Shreds Zuffa Boxing Over Shakur Stevenson Exit: 'Levels to the Game'

Shakur Stevenson is regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing, and the WBO junior welterweight champion remains a contender for more than just a potential superfight.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 20

Eddie Hearn: Dana White and the UFC are not doing the production for Fury vs. Joshua

Eddie Hearn continues to insist that Dana White is contractually barred from having any involvement in the biggest boxing bout of 2026. Heavyweight legends Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to box each other in Cardiff, Wales, later this year.

Eddie Hearn reacts to Dana White’s ‘bad, embarrassing, and humiliating’ fumble of boxing superstar

Eddie Hearn is celebrating the apparent downfall of Dana White’s boxing business. The Matchroom Sports Chairman has been locked in a war of words with Dana White throughout the year 2026.

Paddy Pimblett Picks the Winner of Dana White vs Eddie Hearn

The not-so-subtle feud between promoters Dana White and Eddie Hearn has taken a rather surprising turn, with Misfits offering the duo a rather fat deal to fight it out inside the ring.

Watch Dana White’s disgusted reaction to being asked about fighting Eddie Hearn for $20 million

Dana White has made it crystal clear that he has no interest in fighting Eddie Hearn. The rival promoters have been taking shots at each other through the media for the best part of a year.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 11

Dana White gives rare praise to Eddie Hearn for one aspect of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua

Not everything Dana White says about Eddie Hearn is hostile. The pair have been at each other’s throats ever since the UFC president entered the world of boxing promotion in 2026 with the launch of Zuffa Boxing.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 10

Eddie Hearn and Dana White ‘officially’ offered $20 million for Misfits Boxing fight

Eddie Hearn and Dana White have been made a massive money offer to revisit the idea of a grudge fight. The 47-year-old Brit spent a good chunk of this year calling for a boxing match to settle his simmering feud with White, who is a decade his senior.

UFC under ‘big threat’ due to Dana White’s lack of involvement claims Eddie Hearn

According to Eddie Hearn, the UFC is under a big threat of capitulating because of Dana White’s increased focus on boxing. Earlier this year, Dana White launched his latest combat sports project with Zuffa Boxing, holding their inaugural event at the Meta Apex, a venue that MMA fans have become all too familiar with.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 6

Oscar De La Hoya Picks a Side in Dana White vs Eddie Hearn Beef

Promotional rivalries in boxing are never polite. They often cross personal boundaries when things get heated, as promoters aim to assert dominance over broadcasting and fighters.

Boxing News / HITC / October 6

‘Eddie Hearn is weak’ – Dana White explains how he will take over boxing as he takes aim at new rival

Dana White has his eyes set on taking over boxing after creating an impact like not many have seen with UFC. The UFC President has started attracting a lot of attention with Zuffa Boxing, which he launched alongside Turki Al-Sheikh.

Boxing News / The Body Lock / October 6

Eddie Hearn Says Dana White Is ‘Completely Cooked’ Over Fury-Joshua Fight

Eddie Hearn disputes Dana White‘s claims that he will produce the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight on December 11 Hearn says Joshua’s contract prohibits

Dana White Again Escalates Rivalry With Eddie Hearn

Boxing promotion has always been a battle of humility, tough talk, mind games, and on-camera performance. Whereas local promotion gave way to global expansion, promoters remain equal parts businessman and carnival barker.

Hearn Fires Back At White With Video Receipts

Eddie Hearn has responded to Dana White's latest accusations with a video compilation that appears to contradict the UFC president's claims about his involvement in Tyson Fury vs.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 2

Eddie Hearn reacts to talk of Dana White attending return of 12-0 boxing star he may want to poach

The Matchroom Boxing boss doesn’t expect to see Dana White in Birmingham this Saturday. It is a busy week for Eddie Hearn, who was on stage at the launch press conference for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua on Wednesday night in London.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 1

Eddie Hearn Rips Into Dana White For ‘One of The Greatest PR Disasters in Boxing’

Imagine this: two of the biggest names in British boxing are gearing up to lock horns in what will undoubtedly be one of the biggest (and highly anticipated) showdowns in recent years.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 30

Dana White could attend Eddie Hearn’s Birmingham fight night this weekend says Ben Whittaker

Popular boxing prospect Ben Whittaker is continuing to stir the pot in one of the most bitter feuds in the sport. As it stands, there is no rivalry more intense in combat sports than the one between Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn and Zuffa Boxing’s Dana White.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 28

Fury Rips Hearn Over White's Role In Joshua Fight

Tyson Fury has attacked Eddie Hearn over negotiations for his December bout with Anthony Joshua, calling the Matchroom Boxing promoter a "spoiled little posh boy" after Hearn rejected Dana White's involvement in the event.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 27

Tyson Fury Claims Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua Are Putting Mega Bout in Jeopardy

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua was finally announced last week after a long and drawn-out negotiation process. However, it appears that the bout is already in doubt.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 26

Tyson Fury Calls Out Eddie Hearn For Jeopardizing His Fight Against Anthony Joshua

Boxing aficionados have been on the edge of their seats after the announcement of the long-awaited Tyson Fury (36-2-1, 25 KOs) vs Anthony Joshua (30-4, 27 KOs) showdown.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / September 26

'He Thinks Netflix Gives a S–t': Dana White Responds to Eddie Hearn’s Calls for Excluding Him From AJ vs. Fury

Dana White clearly didn’t get the memo that Eddie Hearn wants him nowhere near Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua. Instead of taking a step back, the UFC head honcho is leaning straight into the blockbuster, seemingly happy to have his fingerprints all over the biggest boxing fight in years.

Boxing News / MMA Weekly / September 25

Tyson Fury blames Eddie Hearn for blocking the biggest fight in British boxing history

The Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight has taken another turn. Just when the story seemed to reach its end, more chapters are to be written. Negotiations were complete.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / September 25

'Netflix Clearly Didn’t Get the Memo': Eddie Hearn Tears Into Dana White After Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury Confirmed for UK

After months of waiting and uncertainty, Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury finally received a date and venue. The two British heavyweights will meet in a 12-round headliner on December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 23

Hearn On Zuffa Fighters: They Don't Get What They Bargained For

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has accused Zuffa Boxing of misleading fighters about their championship prospects, pointing to cruiserweight Jai Opetaia as a case study in broken promises.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / August 24

Jorge Masvidal Eyes UFC Return After His Promotion Signs Broadcasting Deal With Eddie Hearn’s Partner

It’s been three years since Jorge Masvidal walked away from the UFC, and retirement has hardly looked like retirement. The former welterweight title challenger has fought just once since then, losing a boxing match to Nate Diaz, while pouring most of his energy into building Gamebred FC.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn Join Forces to Boost Women's Boxing Growth

In a move to reshape the sport of boxing, Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing have officially set aside their fierce rivalry to announce a "long-term strategic alliance" focused on accelerating the global growth of women's boxing.