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Hearn Mocks White: 'UFC CEO Is Completely Cooked' on Broadcast
4 Oct
Summary
- Eddie Hearn claims Dana White is lying about UFC producing Fury vs Joshua.
- Hearn released a video compilation to prove White's past conflicting statements.
- SELA, the event funder, confirmed White's claims are untrue in writing.
A heated exchange has erupted between boxing promoter Eddie Hearn and UFC CEO Dana White regarding the production of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight scheduled for December 11th in Cardiff, Wales. Hearn publicly dismissed White's assertions that the UFC is overseeing the live broadcast for Netflix, stating White is "completely cooked" and that his claims are "absolute bollocks."
Hearn shared a compilation video of White's past comments to highlight what he perceived as inconsistencies. He also revealed that SELA, the Saudi Arabian company financing the event, has confirmed in writing that White's claims are untrue. Despite Hearn's strong denial and SELA's confirmation, White reiterated his team's involvement in producing the show, comparing it to their work on other events and stating he will be present in Wales.
