UFC champ Aspinall inks business deal with boxing promoter Hearn
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Key Points:
- UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has signed with Eddie Hearn's newly established Matchroom Talent Agency, marking Hearn's first move into MMA management.
- Eddie Hearn, known for managing boxing stars like Anthony Joshua and Katie Taylor, will now advise Aspinall on his career, viewing him as the perfect inaugural signing for the agency.
- The signing was announced amid a growing rivalry between Hearn and UFC boss Dana White, who recently signed British fighter Conor Benn away from Matchroom.
- Aspinall, who has not fought since October due to eye surgery following his title defense against Ciryl Gane, expressed excitement about Hearn's commercial and advisory support.
- Matchroom plans to hold a news conference
