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Eddie Hearn confirms Saudi firm producing Fury vs. Joshua fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 12:12 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Eddie Hearn confirms Saudi firm producing Fury vs. Joshua fight

Summary

Eddie Hearn announced that the fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will be produced by Saudi Arabia's Whisper, not Dana White or UFC. Hearn stated that Joshua has a contract confirming the fight will take place in the U.K., and he aims to keep UFC out of the promotion. This announcement follows ongoing disputes about the fight's promotional rights, with White previously asserting a role in the event. Hearn reiterated his position, emphasizing contractual clarity and the fight's importance to British fans.

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Key Details

•Eddie Hearn confirms Whisper as the production company.
•Fight between Joshua and Fury is contracted for the U.K.
•Dana White claims involvement but faces pushback from Hearn.
•The event is set for Cardiff, Wales at Principality Stadium.

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12:12 PMYahoo Sports — 2-0? Eddie Hearn says Saudi company Whisper is producing Fury vs. Joshua, not UFC and Dana White

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Dana White continues to insist he’s involved in the upcoming Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight, and Joshua’s manager Eddie Hearn continues to insist he’s not. Thus far, it looks like Hearn is the one sharing more than just bluster when it comes to his statements. Early on, he shared a key fact: that Joshua […]
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