The rivalry between Dana White and Eddie Hearn has taken a fresh turn. The two promoters are now involved in a heated verbal exchange. The tension grew after talks of a possible boxing match between them. Hearn made bold comments after Ben Whittaker secured a quick win over Braian Suarez. He used the moment to question White’s willingness to step into the ring.White later responded to the comments in his own style. While he did not directly answer every claim, he dismissed the idea of the fight. He also criticized the concept of promoters headlining a boxing event. The back-and-forth has gained attention across combat sports. The situation has also been linked to Conor Benn moving away from Matchroom and aligning with Zuffa Boxing.
Dana White rejects Eddie Hearn’s fight claims as tensions rise among them
Eddit Hearn did not hold back when discussing the situation. He suggested that Dana White was the only reason the fight may not happen. He implied that White had initially shown interest but is now avoiding the matchup. Hearn also questioned White’s confidence and willingness to follow through.He further argued that the fight could be a massive commercial success. Hearn said a clash between them could headline a major stadium event. He believed it would attract fans from both the UK and the US. He added that the event could sell out arenas like The O2 and generate huge pay-per-view numbers worldwide. Hearn even shared that he has imagined the full spectacle, from his walkout to the promotion. However, he admitted that the fight may never happen if White does not agree.White responded with strong criticism. He rejected the idea that their fight could be the biggest in boxing. He said such a claim reflects deeper issues within the sport. White also questioned Hearn’s judgment for suggesting such a bout.He added that neither of them belongs in the ring as fighters. White described the idea as unrealistic and said real fighters deserve the spotlight. His comments made it clear that he is not interested in pursuing the bout.The exchange has added more fuel to their ongoing rivalry. While fans may find the idea entertaining, the chances of the fight happening remain slim.
