Eddie Hearn Threatens to Sue Dana White Over Fury-Joshua

Eddie Hearn says he "should be suing" Dana White over the UFC and Zuffa Boxing chief's involvement in the stalled Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua heavyweight showdown, escalating a feud that has now dragged on longer than the fight negotiation itself.

The dispute centers on venue and promotional control. Hearn says Joshua's contract requires that TKO, the parent company of the UFC and Zuffa Boxing, stay out of the fight entirely, and that the bout must take place in the United Kingdom. Speaking to About Boxing, Hearn made clear nothing has been signed off on changing those terms. "Right now there is no agreement to change anything in that contract. And right now from our side, no announcement is imminent," Hearn said.

Hearn went further, accusing White of overstepping his role. "I should be suing Dana White," Hearn said. "Because what he's doing is, he's actually purporting to have the ability to stage the fight, and he's using my client to do a venue deal that he has no rights to." Hearn added that TKO has since approached him asking to be included in the event, a reversal he framed as suspicious. "Dana White's gone from being the promoter of the event to asking if he can be involved," Hearn said.

White brushed off the threat at Tuesday's Contender Series post-fight press conference, saying he had not even heard about it. "I stopped listening to Eddie Hearn about three months ago," White said. "Is there anybody more full of s--t than this guy? Come on. Completely full of s--t." White has separately given strong signals that he sees Fury vs. Joshua landing at Madison Square Garden on November 20.

Why This Keeps Blocking a Fury vs. Joshua Announcement

The Fury-Joshua fight has been ready to make in principle since both heavyweights got through tune-up bouts nearly a month ago, Fury against Mariusz Wach and Joshua against Kristian Prenga. But the promotional turf war between White and Hearn, which also involves TKO signing away Matchroom fighters and Hearn moving into managing MMA talent, has now become the story instead of the fight. Until Hearn and White settle who controls the promotion and where the fight actually happens, an official announcement stays stuck, no matter how loudly White signals a Madison Square Garden date.

Betting Angle

None of this changes what sportsbooks think will eventually happen when Fury and Joshua do meet, but it does affect timing risk for anyone looking to bet early on a fight date or location prop. A legal fight between Hearn and White, if it actually materializes, would almost certainly push any Fury-Joshua booking back and could scuttle the November 20 target altogether. Bettors eyeing futures markets on the matchup should treat any current date or venue as unconfirmed until Hearn and White stop trading shots and an actual contract gets signed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Eddie Hearn threatening to sue Dana White?

Eddie Hearn says Dana White is improperly claiming the ability to stage the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight and arrange a venue deal that Hearn says violates Joshua's contract, which requires the bout stay in the United Kingdom and outside TKO's control.

Is Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua officially announced?

No. As of now there is no official announcement, and Eddie Hearn has said no deal is imminent despite reports pointing to a possible November 20 date at Madison Square Garden.

What did Dana White say about Eddie Hearn's lawsuit threat?

Dana White said he had not heard about Eddie Hearn's threat to sue him and dismissed Hearn's comments, saying he stopped paying attention to Hearn months ago.