White Stops Listening To Hearn On Fury-Joshua

UFC president Dana White said he has stopped listening to Eddie Hearn amid negotiations for a potential Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight.

Reports emerged this week that Fury and Joshua have agreed to meet Nov. 20 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Speaking after Week 2 of Dana White's Contender Series 2026, the UFC boss was asked whether he planned to be involved in an expected announcement next week regarding the heavyweight bout. White offered a terse response before shifting focus to Hearn, who reportedly still wants the fight staged in the United Kingdom and has raised the possibility of legal action if Joshua were booked without a contractual agreement.

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White Dismisses Hearn's Public Comments

When asked about Hearn's latest statements, White made his position clear. "I stopped listening to Eddie Hearn about three months ago," he said, per Sherdog. The UFC chief added that he has largely tuned out the Matchroom promoter's public commentary on the fight.

White declined to confirm his involvement in the reported Madison Square Garden booking. "I don't know. You might want to ask the promoters of the fight," he told reporters. He later added that he was not interested in getting dragged into the ongoing negotiations, saying he would not play games with the parties involved.

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No official announcement has been made regarding the Fury-Joshua fight. Both camps are expected to comment on the venue and contract terms in the coming days.

Reported via:

• Sherdog — Dana White has stopped listening to Eddie Hearn amid Fury-Joshua talks