Dana White refuses to back down after Eddie Hearn’s Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua promotion doubts

Dana White has once again made it clear that he expects to play a major role in the long-awaited Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight. The UFC president responded after promoter Eddie Hearn suggested White would not be involved in promoting the blockbuster boxing event, which is expected to take place later in 2026.

The fight, backed by Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh and expected to stream live on Netflix worldwide, has already created huge excitement among boxing fans. But before an official venue or promotion team is announced, a public disagreement has emerged over who will actually handle the event. While Hearn and Frank Warren have questioned White’s involvement, the UFC boss insists he knows exactly what is happening behind the scenes and expects to be part of the promotion.

Dana White says Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua plans are already moving forward despite Eddie Hearn’s doubts

Speaking to reporters, including talkSPORT, Dana White strongly pushed back against suggestions that he was not involved in the Fury vs Joshua project. White said there would be no reason for him to publicly discuss his role if it were not true.

He questioned why he would make such statements if he had no connection to the event and suggested that key details about the fight are already known to him. White also claimed that Eddie Hearn was not the person who negotiated the contract for the contest.

According to White, important developments surrounding the fight will become clear in the coming weeks. While he did not reveal specific details, he hinted that announcements regarding the event could arrive within the next month.

The debate comes as both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua prepare for separate fights before finally meeting each other. Joshua is scheduled to face Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on July 25. The bout is expected to help him stay active before the much bigger challenge ahead.

Fury is also planning another fight before stepping into the ring with Joshua. After defeating Arslanbek Makhmudov in April, the former heavyweight champion decided he wanted another outing. His next opponent has not yet been announced, but confirmation is expected soon.

For now, the biggest fight in British boxing remains on course. However, alongside questions about the fighters, attention is also turning toward who will ultimately lead the promotion of one of the sport’s most anticipated events.