Dana White wanted to announce Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua at UFC White House, but ‘f*ckery’ got in the way

Key Points:

• Dana White confirmed his involvement in promoting and producing the upcoming Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua boxing match scheduled for December at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, noting the event is nearly sold out.
• The fight, highly anticipated as one of the biggest heavyweight bouts ever in the UK, faced earlier complications including disputes over the venue and tensions between White and Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter.
• Despite White’s preference for Madison Square Garden in New York, Joshua and Hearn insisted on a UK location, which White ultimately acknowledged as successful given the rapid ticket sales and electric atmosphere expected.
• White revealed plans to announce the fight during UFC’s White House event were thwarted by unspecified issues, describing the process as fraught with "f*ckery," but expressed excitement that the event is finally coming together.
• The bout is set to showcase a generational clash between Fury and Joshua, with White highlighting the passionate fan bases and unique energy of UK sporting events, comparing it to the fervor seen in Irish fans at UFC events.