Fury vs Joshua: Dana White credits Eddie Hearn for Fury vs Joshua being in UK
UFC president Dana White has credited promoter Eddie Hearn for securing the UK as the host site for the upcoming Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua heavyweight fight. Despite ongoing public feuding between the two, White confirmed his involvement in the event's production alongside other promoters.
Why it matters
The fight represents a major cross-promotional event in boxing, highlighting the complex power dynamics between international promoters and the influence of Saudi Arabian investment in the sport.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, White launched Zuffa Boxing earlier this year
Dana White has credited Eddie Hearn for making sure the long-awaited fight between Tyson Fury and Antony Joshua will be held in the UK but insisted he was "bored" of their ongoing feud.
The heavyweight bout will take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff - despite efforts to host it New York's Madison Square Garden - on a bill that starts on 11 December, though they are not expected to fight until the early hours of 12 December.
White and Saudi Arabian organisers wanted the bout in the United States, but Joshua and his promoter Hearn refused to budge on their contractual right to have it in the UK.
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