Dana White Questions Fury-Joshua Fight Amid Promotion Issues

UFC president Dana White has cast doubt on the proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, scheduled for December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. A promotional dispute involving White and Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has raised concerns about the fight's viability.

White, who manages Zuffa Boxing alongside Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh, stated that Hearn's actions have been detrimental to the fight's promotion. White remarked, “I don’t know.

The guy who is supposed to be helping the fight has been hurting the fight the entire time.” He indicated that more clarity on the situation would emerge within three to four days. Fury has criticized Hearn and Joshua, asserting that he has agreed to all necessary terms for the bout.

Hearn contends that White's involvement violates Joshua's promotional agreement, while Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, has defended White's role. A press conference is expected on September 30, with fewer than 11 weeks remaining before the fight.