‘I had to stand my ground’: Hearn on ‘winning’ battle with Dana White

Key Points:

• Dana White was notably absent from the launch press conference for the December 11 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight, despite previously claiming he would be the promoter.
• Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn confirmed that Dana White and Zuffa Boxing are not listed as promoters for the event, which is officially promoted by Sela in association with Matchroom Boxing, Anthony Joshua, Gold Star, and Queensberry.
• Hearn stated he had to firmly stand his ground against White to protect the fight's integrity and location in the UK, asserting that White is not the promoter and will not be, although he may be involved in some capacity.
• The primary reasons for potential jeopardy to the fight were multiple and more serious than the dispute with White, and Hearn emphasized that the White situation was resolved quickly and was not the main obstacle.
• Hearn praised Anthony Joshua's commitment to honoring the contract and securing the fight in the UK, crediting a strong contract and mutual determination for overcoming challenges to make the fight happen.