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Dana White and Eddie Hearn dispute Fury vs. Joshua promotion role
Dana White and Eddie Hearn are engaged in a dispute regarding White's role in the upcoming Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua heavyweight fight, scheduled for December 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
White has asserted that he and his team will be responsible for producing and promoting the event. However, Hearn has challenged this claim, stating that the contract signed with the Saudi entertainment company SELA prohibits White's involvement in production. Hearn noted that SELA has reportedly confirmed this restriction in writing.
Despite the public disagreement, a meeting is expected to take place in Los Angeles next week to discuss potential terms for White's participation. Hearn indicated that while the contract currently limits White, interest from Turki Alalshikh and Netflix in having White involved could provide grounds for negotiation, provided that Anthony Joshua and Matchroom receive appropriate benefits.
Entities
Anthony Joshua · Dana White · Eddie Hearn · Matchroom Boxing · Tyson Fury
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hearn intends to meet Dana White in Los Angeles to discuss potential terms for White's involvement. www.mmamania.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Turki Alalshikh and Netflix reportedly want Dana White involved in the heavyweight bout. www.mmamania.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Eddie Hearn asserts that the existing contract prohibits Dana White from being involved in the promotion. www.bjpenn.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight is scheduled for December 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. www.bjpenn.com · www.mmamania.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] SELA has reportedly stated in writing that White's involvement in production is prohibited by contract. www.bjpenn.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dana White claims he and his team will produce and promote the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight. www.bjpenn.com