Dana White comments on rivalry with Eddie Hearn at press conference

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Dana White comments on rivalry with Eddie Hearn at press conference
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Dana White addressed the media following Zuffa’s latest event on June 15, 2026, focusing on his rivalry with promoter Eddie Hearn. White stated he does not view Hearn as a competitor, citing major leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL as his primary competition. He also discussed upcoming boxing matches, including the potential fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. White is awaiting guidance from Turki Alalshikh regarding the promotion of the bout.

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  • Dana White spoke at a press conference in Washington, DC.
  • White claims he and Hearn are not competitors.
  • He identifies NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL as his main rivals.
  • Negotiations for Joshua vs. Fury are ongoing.
  • White expects to discuss details with Turki Alalshikh.
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  • 11:10 AMBad Left Hook‘We are not the same’: Dana White doesn’t view Eddie Hearn as a competitor
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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Dana White speaks during a press conference with fight winners following UFC Freedom 250 at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images Following Zuffa’s latest card, Dana White appeared at the post-fight press conference and fielded some media questions, much of what had to do with his ongoing feud with rival promoter Eddie Hearn and plans to hammer out the details for a fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Whyte on a supposed ‘peace summit’ meant settle his dispute with Eddie Hearn “Listen, if Eddie was here I’d talk to Eddie. I don’t have any problems. I mean I told you guys a couple times now, when all these – not just on the boxing side but also the MMA side – we are not the same. We are not the same, any of these guys. The competitors I look at right now, the NFL, the NBA, Major League Baseball and the NHL. None of these other guys matter to me.” On whether Usyk’s last fight could happen under Zuffa “Anything is possible.” On AJ vs Fury and plans to sort out who will be promoting that fight with Turki Alalshikh “I have all the info. Let’s see what Turki says in the peace summit.”

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Dana White says he has no problem with Eddie Hearn but that he’s just not much of a relevant factor to him.

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