Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn blasted UFC chief Dana White, calling him “absolutely clueless” after White claimed no role in negotiating the Anthony Joshua‑Tyson Fury bout. Hearn, who promotes Joshua, said White’s remarks were desperate and unfounded. He highlighted that contract talks ran three months with SELA and Turki Al‑Alshikh, keeping the fight’s UK venue locked before the first fight date.

White’s press‑conference claim that Hearn had no hand in the deal sparked a media feud, echoing earlier clashes over Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia. Hearn warned that Zuffa’s attempts to interfere with other promotions earned cease‑and‑desist letters from DAZN and Golden Boy, underscoring the tension between the two camps that could shift in October if both fighters clear their opponents.

Both fighters still face upcoming bouts before a November showdown at Wembley Stadium, the only venue locked in the contract. Hearn insists the UK clause guarantees a home advantage for Joshua, while White’s insistence on a non‑UK venue would derail the deal. The dispute now hinges on the final contract details, with fans waiting for confirmation to finalize next month.