Anthony Joshua rejected 'desperation' $10 million offer to let TKO promote Tyson Fury fight, says Eddie Hearn
Hearn may still consider allowing Dana White to be involved in Fury-Joshua, but he believes those negotiations cannot begin while their media war continues.
Anthony Joshua rejected a $10 million offer from TKO Group to let them promote Tyson Fury's fight with him, according to Eddie Hearn. Hearn revealed that the offer was made behind Joshua's team's back and that TKO was attempting to capitalize on the success of Zuffa Boxing. Hearn believes that TKO's offer is a sign of Zuffa Boxing's failure, as they have no other U.S. events scheduled.
The Matchroom chairman also criticized Zuffa Boxing's performance since its launch in January, stating they are "absolutely abysmal." The dispute over TKO's promotional involvement has caused delays and uncertainty regarding the Joshua-Fury fight, which was eventually confirmed for December 11 on British soil. Netflix and Saudi Arabia's SELA have also been involved in the controversy, despite Joshua's rejection of TKO's offer.
Hearn remains open to allowing White at the press conference if it benefits Joshua and Matchroom, but he insists that the media war should be allowed to continue.
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