Eddie Hearn asks Dana White to free Tom Aspinall from UFC contract
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:47 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Eddie Hearn has called on UFC President Dana White to release heavyweight fighter Tom Aspinall from his contract. Hearn stated that Aspinall is among the most underpaid athletes in professional sports, emphasizing the athlete's potential and worth in the market. The request follows Aspinall's rapid rise in the sport, leading to discussions about his compensation within the UFC. The situation highlights the ongoing discourse surrounding fighter pay in mixed martial arts and the potential for athlete movement between organizations.
- •Eddie Hearn criticizes Tom Aspinall's pay situation.
- •Hearn requests Dana White to release Aspinall.
- •Aspinall is viewed as a rising star in MMA.
- •The plea raises issues of athlete compensation in the UFC.
- 3:47 PMYahoo Sports — Hearn makes Aspinall plea and Benn promise to White
- 3:37 PMBBC Sport — Hearn makes Aspinall plea and Benn promise to White
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Eddie Hearn urges Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from UFC contract
- 7:21 PMMMA Fighting — Eddie Hearn dares Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from UFC contract - MMA Fighting
"Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn calls on UFC president Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from his contract and says the heavyweight champion is not being paid his worth.
"Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn calls on UFC president Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from his contract and says the heavyweight champion is not being paid his worth.
"Eddie Hearn says Tom Aspinall is one of the most underpaid athletes in professional sports.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 3:47 PMHearn makes Aspinall plea and Benn promise to White
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn calls on UFC president Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from his contract and says the heavyweight champion is not being paid his worth.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 3:37 PMHearn makes Aspinall plea and Benn promise to White
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn calls on UFC president Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from his contract and says the heavyweight champion is not being paid his worth.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 5:23 PMEddie Hearn urges Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from UFC contract
Eddie Hearn says Tom Aspinall is one of the most underpaid athletes in professional sports.
- MMA FightingMay 29, 2026, 7:21 PMEddie Hearn dares Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from UFC contract - MMA Fighting
Eddie Hearn guarantees he will pay Tom Aspinall more than the UFC.
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