Dana White declines Saudi summit to resolve boxing promoter disputes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Dana White rejected an invitation to a proposed peace summit by Turki Alalshikh aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts among boxing promoters. White expressed disinterest in mending ties, stating he has no issues to discuss and is focused on greater competition outside boxing. Eddie Hearn, head of Matchroom Boxing, is enjoying the rivalry with White and claims their conflict increases his visibility in the U.S. He indicated he does not seek peace with White. The situation reflects ongoing tensions as Zuffa Boxing continues to attract fighters from Hearn’s roster.
- •Dana White passed on a peace summit proposed by Turki Alalshikh.
- •White claims to have no issues with other promoters.
- •Eddie Hearn enjoys the ongoing rivalry with White.
- •Hearn argues that the conflict boosts his fame in the U.S.
- •The boxing remains competitive amid these disputes.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White passes on Saudi ‘peace summit’ to unite boxing promoters: ‘I’m good’
"Things have gotten messy between all the boxing promoters working under Saudi power broker Turki Alalshikh’s umbrella, and the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority has suggested a ‘peace summit’ to sort things out. The only problem: all of his friends are having too much fun feuding. Zuffa Boxing keeps poaching Eddie Hearn’s fighters and […]
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