Dana White doubles down on claims he will produce Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua
Dana White told reporters he will produce and promote the Dec. 11 Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua show, a claim that clashes with Eddie Hearn’s insistence that it’s contractually impossible without his approval.
Dana White has reiterated that he will both produce and promote the forthcoming Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight, telling reporters after a Contender Series press conference that his prior statements on the matter have been “absolutely true.” The fight was formally announced for Dec. 11. White’s comments, reported by Bad Left Hook, arrive amid an ongoing dispute with promoter Eddie Hearn, who has repeatedly argued White cannot take that role without Hearn’s approval.
Dana White insists: 'I am producing the fight. I am promoting the fight.'
Speaking to reporters after his Contender Series event, Dana White rejected suggestions he was unclear about his involvement in Fury–Joshua. As reported by Bad Left Hook, White said he had already met with people involved and stood by earlier claims about his role. He told the press: "I am producing the fight. I am promoting the fight. I will be there at the fight." White also said other commitments explained his absence from the bout’s launch press conference and said he and his production team would travel to the show before returning to Las Vegas for a UFC event.
Eddie Hearn disputes White's role; contractual issues remain
The promoter skirmish over Fury vs Joshua continues. Bad Left Hook reports that Eddie Hearn has repeatedly asserted it would be contractually impossible for White to handle production or promotion without Hearn’s approval. White dismissed questions about a possible Hearn lawsuit during his remarks and challenged critics of his involvement, saying everything he has said "has been absolutely true." The two positions — White’s public insistence that he will run production and Hearn’s contractual objection — remain at odds in public reporting.
Fight set for Dec. 11; production role still contested
The Fury–Joshua fight has been formally announced for Dec. 11, but the public record has not settled who will produce and promote the show. White told reporters a meeting had already taken place and questioned why further talks would be necessary, while Hearn’s stance, as reported, is that White cannot step into a promotional or production role without contractual clearance. At present, the disagreement is unresolved in public reporting; White’s claims come from his own remarks at a post-Contender Series press conference, as covered by Bad Left Hook.