Dana White confirms UFC's role in Fury vs. Joshua event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Dana White discussed his involvement in the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight, despite not attending the initial press conference. He emphasized that the UFC is involved as both a promoter and producer of the event, set to air on Netflix on December 11 from Cardiff. White's comments come amid conflicting statements from Eddie Hearn, who claimed White's absence reflected poorly on the UFC. White maintains he is integral to the fight's promotion and organization.
- •Fury vs. Joshua fight scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff.
- •White will be promoting and producing the event.
- •Eddie Hearn questioned White's role and criticized UFC's absence at the press conference.
- •The event will be streamed on Netflix.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White reveals UFC’s involvement in Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight
"Dana White addressed missing the first Fury vs. Joshua fight and what the UFC is doing for the event
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