Eddie Hearn teases more UFC signings, accepts Dana White’s boxing challenge: ‘I’ll probably spark him out’
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Eddie Hearn, CEO of Matchroom Boxing, has accepted Dana White's challenge for a boxing match, responding confidently to White's previous offer and highlighting potential financial benefits from such a fight.
- The rivalry between White and Hearn intensified in 2026 with UFC's entry into boxing through Zuffa Boxing, marked by White signing Conor Benn from Hearn and Hearn signing UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall to his agency.
- Hearn emphasizes that signing Aspinall is a strategic business move to expand into athlete representation, leveraging his expertise in sports marketing, media, and sponsorship, rather than a personal vendetta against White.
- Despite the rivalry, Hearn insists on maintaining a professional relationship with the UFC, focusing on maximizing
