Dana White says Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua delay is a ‘total ego thing’ and explains why he won’t be at the press conference
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- UFC CEO Dana White confirms he is definitely involved in the promotion of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua superfight scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff, despite previous disputes with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn.
- White and fight financier Turki Alalshikh have pushed for his involvement, while Hearn had resisted, causing uncertainty about whether the fight would happen.
- White attributes the delays and conflicts to ego clashes, particularly from the UK boxing side, and criticizes the state of boxing’s popularity in the United States.
- Although White insists the deal is finalized and he is part of the promotion, he will not attend the first official press conference due to scheduling conflicts with UFC’s Contender Series.
- The bout is set to take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, marking a major event in boxing despite ongoing promotional tensions.
