Eddie Hearn’s backhanded comments about Dana White continue to filter out in the aftermath of his debut boxing show on Friday night.
It was a big evening for White as Zuffa Boxing launched in Las Vegas at the Meta Apex. It was a relatively low-key start for the UFC boss’s new project, which has the backing of the sport’s most powerful man Turki Alalshikh as well as the TKO Group which encompasses WWE.
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Dana White has launched Zuffa Boxing in 2026. Credit: Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images
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A few hundred fans piled into the venue that has become infamous for MMA viewers to watch Ireland’s Callum Walsh take on former world title challenger Carlos Ocampo. The pair’s fight was relatively lackluster, and there weren’t any major standout moments or serious knockouts on the night.
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Dana White accused of not being clued in on boxing by Eddie Hearn
Since Dana White announced himself in the boxing world with Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford last September, he and Eddie Hearn have been at odds. The pair have feuded in the media, without ever explicitly saying anything that might fully threaten their long-time friendship.
And appearing on tonight’s Ariel Helwani Show, Hearn did claim that White’s knowledge of boxing is limited,…
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