Matchroom Boxing executive Eddie Hearn plans to sign several top UFC fighters in the coming months and eventually launch an MMA promotion.<\/p>\n
The ongoing rivalry between UFC CEO Dana White and Matchroom Boxing\u2019s Eddie Hearn could move from the ring to the cage.<\/p>\n
White launched Zuffa Boxing earlier this year and has signed several top-tier talents just a few months into its infancy. Conor Benn, Hearn\u2019s former pupil under Matchroom, signed with Zuffa Boxing for a one-fight, $15 million deal earlier this year.<\/p>\n
In addition to Benn\u2019s shocking decision<\/a> to sign with Zuffa Boxing, the bad blood between White and Hearn continues to skyrocket. The two sides have traded barbs in recent months as Hearn has repeatedly criticized the UFC and Zuffa Boxing\u2019s business structure, specifically how fighters are financially compensated.<\/p>\n In response to White\u2019s Benn signing, Hearn joined UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall\u2019s team in an advisory role and will be a key presence in future negotiations. But according to Hearn, the Aspinall partnership<\/a> is just the beginning of his envisioned move into MMA.<\/p>\n Eddie Hearn: MMA promoting will be \u2018done the right way\u2019, 5-6 UFC stars signing in 2026<\/p>\n In a recent interview on Politely Raw with Pacman Jones<\/a>, Hearn was asked about a potential move into Mixed Martial Arts, and his answer adds fuel to his budding feud with White.<\/p>\n EDDIE HEARN EXCLUSIVE: The Truth About the Dana White Beef & Sweet 16 Upset Alerts! \ud83e\udd4a<\/p>\n It\u2019s @REALPACMAN24<\/a>, it\u2019s @politelyraw<\/a>, and we had @ErikBadApple<\/a> speaking with the one and only @EddieHearn<\/a>.<\/p>\n MUST WATCH! \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/ZIBvgUaICS<\/a><\/p>\n