Tyson Fury has weighed in on the ongoing feud between Eddie Hearn and Dana White, siding with the UFC president in their bitter rivalry. The two promoters have been at loggerheads for months, exchanging verbal jabs since White expanded into boxing with Zuffa. Their dispute escalated to the point of challenging each other to a fight, though White was accused of declining the opportunity to settle matters in the ring.
Fury's Verdict
The former two-time heavyweight champion shared his thoughts via Instagram, jokingly offering to officiate any potential showdown. In the video, Fury stated: 'All this beef going on with Eddie Hearn and Dana White. I am backing Dana all the way. Dana to knock his face right in. The posh git. And if you want, I will be the referee of the fight. GK all day. Everyday. Let's go. Boom!'
Fury, a known fan of UFC events, has attended several over the years, further solidifying his support for White. The 37-year-old recently returned to boxing after a brief retirement, securing a points victory against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. He quickly called out Anthony Joshua, who was present ringside, though Joshua refrained from engaging in theatrics.
Fury vs Joshua on the Horizon
Days later, both fighters agreed to a highly anticipated bout, expected later this year if they emerge unscathed from warm-up fights. The historic event will be broadcast live on Netflix, with Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren representing the fighters. Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh is set to back the event, but Dana White insists he will promote it, despite Warren and Hearn claiming White was banned from involvement.
White remains adamant: 'Do you think that I would publicly lie and that I would look like a f***ing idiot in front of everybody? Do you believe that I would? What would be the point of that? Call Eddie right now and ask him if he knows where the fight is. Call Eddie and ask him who negotiated the contract for the fight? It wasn't him. Have they announced where that fight is? I know where it is. Watch what happens over the next 30 days.'
The feud between Hearn and White continues to captivate the boxing world, with Fury's backing adding another layer to the drama. As the Fury-Joshua clash looms, the promotional battle behind the scenes remains as intense as the action in the ring.
