Dana White & UFC producing Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury claims once again dismissed
After months of waiting around and seeing rumors emerge, Netflix has now confirmed the much-awaited Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight for later this year . The fight is now set to take place on Dec. 11, 2026, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. A few weeks ago, UFC president Dana White claimed to have a significant role in promoting and […] The post Dana White & UFC producing Anthony Joshua…
Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn have continued to clash over the production of the highly anticipated Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury boxing match. White claimed to have played a significant role in promoting and producing the fight, but Hearn firmly disagreed, stating that White is contractually barred from involvement.
Eddie Hearn, who has been Joshua’s promoter since his professional debut in 2013, confirmed to Sela that Dana White and the UFC are not involved in the production for this event. Hearn mentioned that Netflix, through their production company Whisper, has a contract to handle the production for the Fury vs. AJ fight.
Hearn further suggested a potential conversation between White and the UFC to change the contract regarding the production, but emphasized that he is open to discussing it. Despite the controversy, the match is still scheduled to take place on December 11, 2026, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
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