Hearn threatens to sue White over Joshua-Fury fight promotion

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has threatened legal action against Zuffa Boxing boss Dana White, accusing him of falsely asserting rights to promote the highly anticipated Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury fight.

Hearn alleges that White has been using Joshua to negotiate venue deals for the bout without possessing the necessary authority. This accusation is the latest development in an ongoing public dispute between the two promoters, which intensified after White ventured into boxing promotion with Zuffa Boxing, signing some of Hearn's fighters.

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Actually, I should be suing Dana White, because what he’s doing is, he’s actually purporting to have the ability to stage the fight there, and he’s using my client to do a venue deal that he has no rights to.

The friction has recently centered on the Fury-Joshua superfight. White had previously claimed to be the promoter of the bout, a claim Hearn vehemently disputes. "Actually, I should be suing Dana White, because what he’s doing is, he’s actually purporting to have the ability to stage the fight there, and he’s using my client to do a venue deal that he has no rights to," Hearn stated in an interview.

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Why should I let you be involved in this event? Tell me how it benefits Anthony Joshua. Tell me how it benefits Matchroom. Tell me how it benefits my fighters.

Hearn revealed that the promotional outfit TKO has approached him about involvement in the event. He indicated openness to their participation, but only if it demonstrably benefits Anthony Joshua and his fighters. "Why should I let you be involved in this event? Tell me how it benefits Anthony Joshua. Tell me how it benefits Matchroom. Tell me how it benefits my fighters," Hearn demanded.

Regarding the fight's substance, Hearn confirmed that both camps have signed contracts. However, he noted that Team Fury seeks modifications to the agreement that Joshua's side has already accepted. While acknowledging the desire to change the contract, Hearn stated that they understand Fury's team are partners. The possibility of the fight taking place in America, potentially at Madison Square Garden in November, is being discussed, with Hearn suggesting that if certain agreed-upon conditions are met, the fight has a good chance of happening there. White, however, dismissed Hearn's claims, calling them "completely full of shit."

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I have not. I stopped listening to Eddie Hearn about three months ago. Is there anybody more full of shit than this guy? Come on. Completely full of shit.