Dana White and Eddie Hearn have been at each other’s throats this year with White signing Conor Benn from Hearn to his new Zuffa Boxing promotions
08:14, 06 Mar 2026Updated 08:31, 06 Mar 2026
Eddie Hearn and Dana White(Image: Getty Images)
Dana White is willing to fight Eddie Hearn in a boxing ring to settle their feud.
White and Hearn have been at loggerheads since the UFC CEO moved into boxing by launching his own promotions outfit, backed by Saudi Arabia. White stunned Hearn by snatching Conor Benn from his grasp last month, signing him to a one-fight £10million deal which will see him debut on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s comeback fight next month.
Hearn appeared to respond in kind this week when he signed UFC heavyweight champion Aspinall to his new talent agency, meaning he could represent the Brit in contract negotiations with White. And when asked by Piers Morgan if he would fight Hearn, White said: “Listen, if Eddie wants to box, we can box. I don’t think Eddie wants to box… back in the day I used to box with all the guys, boxers and UFC guys. I have boxed.”
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Hearn’s latest move comes as Aspinall recovers from double eye surgery with his next title defence up in the air. In announcing his signing, Hearn said: “I started my professional career in Athlete management and over the past 30 years, I have built a wealth of experience in building global superstars.
We believe in partnership and transparency with our clients but, most importantly, always delivering exceptional and innovative work. Grounded in honesty and fierce commitment, Matchroom Talent Agency is about transforming careers through relentless ambition and telling it straight.
“At the heart of everything we’ve done as a business over the last 40 years is identifying ordinary people, who have extraordinary talent. It has become a guiding principle to seek out people who are humble but heroic in equal measure. Their journey is our journey. Their triumph, our purpose. “UFC World Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall is the perfect embodiment of that – and he is the ideal, inaugural member of our team. We believe in creating opportunities where others see obstacles in turning potential into greatness. So, the message is loud and clear to all: Join us on this journey. We are officially open for business.”And Aspinall added: “I’m really excited to welcome Eddie [Hearn] and the Matchroom Sport group in a commercial and advisory role, and to become the first athlete to join the new Matchroom Talent Agency. Eddie has built one of the biggest brands in Sport and understands how to take athletes to the next level, both inside and outside of competition. I’m really looking forward to working together and exploring some exciting opportunities as I continue my journey back into the cage.”