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Eddie Hearn

35 stories covering Eddie Hearn — news, results and analysis.

Tyson Fury standing alongside Dana White at a UFC event
Boxing

Dana White Says 'F*ckery' Scuppered a White House Fury-Joshua Reveal

The biggest heavyweight fight in English history lands at Cardiff's 80,000-seat Principality Stadium in December — with fewer than 700 tickets left at launch.

Oct 13, 2026

Ben Whittaker in the ring during a light heavyweight bout
Boxing

Ben Whittaker Survives Conor Wallace Scare, Rematch Talk Begins

Whittaker, now 12-0-1 (9 KO), clung on for a unanimous decision after Wallace stormed the final three rounds. Both camps want a sequel.

Oct 7, 2026

Dmitry Bivol in the ring during a light heavyweight title bout
Boxing

Eddie Hearn Wants Another Fight Before Whittaker Chases Bivol

Whittaker is 12-0-1 and WBC mandatory for the Smith-Bivol winner, but Hearn says the unbeaten prospect needs one more tune-up first.

Oct 5, 2026

Chris Eubank Jr in the ring during a boxing match
Boxing

Zerafa Says Chris Eubank Jr Is 'Pricing Himself Out' of Melbourne Clash

The Australian claims Eubank, 37, has lost his love for the sport and is dodging a real risk 11 months after his last fight.

Oct 4, 2026

Anthony Joshua posing at a heavyweight boxing event press conference
Boxing

Dana White Fires Back at Eddie Hearn Over Fury-Joshua Role

White insists the UFC is producing the entire Netflix show on Dec. 11 in Cardiff — a direct shot at Eddie Hearn's 'PR disaster' claim.

Oct 1, 2026

Chris Eubank Jr during a press conference ahead of his fight with Conor Benn
Boxing

Chris Eubank Jr Retracts Corruption Claims Against BBBofC and Smith

A year after airing grievances over £610,000 in fines, Eubank Jr issues a full public apology and confidential settlement.

Oct 1, 2026

Anthony Joshua at a London press event ahead of his heavyweight showdown
Boxing

Eddie Hearn Declares Victory Over Dana White as Fury-Joshua Set for Dec. 11

Hearn says White was never contractually allowed at the Fury-Joshua presser, calling the UFC boss's involvement 'one of the greatest PR disasters in boxing.'

Sep 30, 2026

WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois in the ring
Boxing

Bellew and Hearn Split on Dubois vs Wardley Rematch Odds

Dubois stopped Wardley in Round 11 after two early knockdowns. Now the pair run it back at The O2 on October 17 — and the experts can't agree how close it'll be.

Sep 29, 2026

Naoya Inoue in the ring, widely rated boxing's pound-for-pound number one
Boxing

Eddie Hearn's Two Dream Fights: Bam vs Inoue, Boots vs Crawford

Hearn wants his stars climbing the pound-for-pound ladder in 2027 — and one of these fights, Rodriguez vs Inoue, may actually happen by spring.

Sep 27, 2026

Anthony Joshua stands in the ring during a heavyweight boxing event
Boxing

Dana White Calls Fury vs Joshua Promotion a 'Sh-tshow' as Feud Boils Over

The Fury-Joshua fight is barely announced and already tangled in a promoter war, with Dana White refusing to commit to the kickoff presser.

Sep 27, 2026

Tyson Fury speaking with promoter Eddie Hearn
Boxing

Fury vs. Joshua Back in Doubt Over a Dana White Clause

The Dec. 11 Cardiff superfight was set for the 78,000-seat Principality Stadium. Now a dispute over Dana White's involvement threatens the whole thing.

Sep 26, 2026

Cruiserweight boxer Jai Opetaia in the ring
Boxing

Eddie Hearn Bets on Pat Brown to Hand Jai Opetaia His First Loss

Hearn says the seven-fight British champ can end Opetaia's 31-fight unbeaten run — but not until 2027, and only if the belts are back on the line.

Sep 22, 2026

Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz Jr in the ring
Boxing

Dave Allen Eyes Andy Ruiz Jr for a Career-Ending Farewell Fight

Allen has boxed five times in 2026 and wants the ex-unified champ as his last dance. Talks with Eddie Hearn are 'looking good to happen'.

Sep 22, 2026

Hamzah Sheeraz in the ring during a boxing match
Boxing

Sheeraz Walks Away From His WBO Belt — Hearn Says He'd Better Have a Plan

Hamzah Sheeraz vacated his WBO super middleweight title rather than face mandatory Janibek Alimkhanuly. Eddie Hearn isn't hiding his frustration.

Sep 21, 2026

UFC president Dana White speaking at a post-fight press conference
UFC

Dana White Denies Aspinall Beef, Tells Eddie Hearn to Fix His Business

White says there's no bad blood with Tom Aspinall after the ex-champ vacated his heavyweight belt, but he's got plenty for Hearn's Matchroom.

Sep 20, 2026

Conor Benn during a boxing press event
Boxing

Eddie Hearn Casts Doubt on Conor Benn Beating Eubank Jr at 168

Hearn admits Matchroom engineered a 160lb, rehydration-clause edge for Benn — and isn't sure a fair fight at super-middleweight ends the same way.

Sep 19, 2026

Tom Aspinall speaking at a UFC press conference
UFC

Cejudo Says Aspinall Should Vacate or Be Stripped After a Year Out

Tom Aspinall hasn't fought since October 2025. Henry Cejudo says the clock hits zero on October 26 — and Eddie Hearn can't stop it.

Sep 13, 2026

Terence Crawford in the ring during a championship fight
Boxing

Boots Ennis Eyes Crawford Superfight — But There's a Long Road First

Jaron Ennis (36-0, 32 KO) needs two more wins to lure retired Terence Crawford out of the shadows. Eddie Hearn maps the path to boxing's biggest fight.

Sep 8, 2026

Terence Crawford in the ring during a championship bout
Boxing

Eddie Hearn Bets Terence Crawford Won't Stay Retired for Boots Ennis

Hearn thinks a Crawford vs Ennis showdown lures the 38-year-old out of retirement — but only if Boots (36-0, 32 KO) clears two more champions first.

Sep 6, 2026

Anthony Joshua in the ring during a heavyweight bout
Boxing

Joshua Digs In on UK Venue as Fury Fight Hangs in the Balance

Eddie Hearn says AJ is refusing to move the November 20 showdown abroad, accusing Fury of trying to wriggle out of a fight they'd already signed for.

Sep 4, 2026

Tom Aspinall reacts after taking an eye poke during his UFC heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi
UFC

Tom Aspinall's Return Hinges on Eye Tests, Says Eddie Hearn

The UFC heavyweight champ has been sidelined since October's eye injury at UFC 321. Hearn says a medical clearance — not motivation — is the last hurdle.

Sep 2, 2026

Anthony Joshua standing beside promoter Eddie Hearn at a press conference
Boxing

Fury vs Joshua Hits a Wall: Hearn Says NYC Push Needs New Terms

Eddie Hearn says the Fury-Joshua fight isn't agreed and a decision is needed this week if the Nov. 20 date is to survive a venue tug-of-war.

Sep 2, 2026

Dmitry Bivol in the ring during a light heavyweight title fight
Boxing

No Beterbiev Trilogy for Bivol — Callum Smith Gets Dec 12 Shot

Eddie Hearn says the trilogy 'was never offered.' Bivol (25-1) instead defends against Callum Smith on December 12 in Russia.

Sep 2, 2026

Anthony Joshua stands in the ring during a heavyweight bout
Boxing

Hearn: Joshua vs Fury Is Signed — Only a Breach Can Kill It Now

Eddie Hearn says the contract's inked and both men (a combined 65-6-1) are locked in. The only fight left? UK versus New York.

Aug 23, 2026

Tyson Fury in the ring during a heavyweight bout
Boxing

Hearn Fires Back at Fury: Joshua 'Can't Pull Out' of November Clash

Eddie Hearn insists a signed contract binds Anthony Joshua (29-4, 26 KO) to face Tyson Fury in November, dismissing 'The Gypsy King's' doubts as noise.

Aug 22, 2026

Anthony Joshua during a press conference ahead of a heavyweight bout
Boxing

Fury Says Fury-Joshua 'Doesn't Look Like It's Going to Happen'

Fury blames Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua for holding out for more money, warning the long-awaited fight could collapse before it's signed.

Aug 21, 2026

Tyson Fury during a press appearance ahead of a heavyweight bout
Boxing

Hearn: Fury vs Joshua Is Drifting to New York, and He Hates It

A signed UK contract, a month of stalemate, and a promoter admitting the biggest all-British fight in years is slipping across the Atlantic.

Aug 19, 2026

Dmitry Bivol in the ring during a light-heavyweight title fight
Boxing

Bivol Set to Skip Beterbiev Trilogy for Callum Smith Showdown

Eddie Hearn says the 25-1 light-heavyweight king is leaning toward a mandatory defense against Callum Smith, not a rubber match with Artur Beterbiev.

Aug 15, 2026

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis in the ring during a super-welterweight title fight
Boxing

Eddie Hearn Puts Jaron Ennis in the Same Breath as Leonard and Hearns

The 36-0 Ennis is P4P number one, says his promoter — and next comes an undisputed super-welterweight showdown with Josh Kelly.

Aug 14, 2026

Anthony Joshua in the ring during a heavyweight bout
Boxing

Eddie Hearn Threatens to Kill Fury vs Joshua Over New York Move

Hearn says the mooted November clash won't happen if it's announced for MSG without a new deal: 'We ain't bluffing.' Both men signed for a UK date.

Aug 12, 2026

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury facing off after a fight in London
Boxing

Fury vs Joshua Heading to Madison Square Garden? Hearn Fights the Pull to America

Eddie Hearn says the fight was signed for the UK, but Turki Alalshikh and Netflix are pushing New York for the two-time champ Joshua (29-4, 26 KO).

Aug 10, 2026

British boxer Raven Chapman during a professional bout
Boxing

Boxing Unites Behind Raven Chapman After Emergency Brain Surgery

The 32-year-old former world title challenger was placed in a medically induced coma on July 24 after collapsing following a sparring session in Denmark.

Aug 5, 2026

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn speaking at a boxing press conference
Boxing

Eddie Hearn Cedes Women's Boxing Ground to MVP in New Alliance

Matchroom's boss says he can't unify titles when MVP controls 90% of the female roster — so his biggest names are moving to their shows.

Jul 29, 2026

Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn together at a boxing event
Boxing

Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn Join Forces on Women's Boxing, Sign Skye Nicolson

MVP and Matchroom, the two outfits behind the Taylor-Serrano Netflix trilogy, are pooling resources — and Nicolson defends her WBC title Aug. 29.

Jul 29, 2026

Boxing gloves resting on the ropes inside a professional ring
Boxing

Eddie Hearn Threatens to Sue Zuffa Champ Jai Opetaia Over Corruption Claims

The 30-0 cruiserweight king dragged Hearn into a lawsuit against the IBF. Now Matchroom's boss says he's already got lawyers drafting letters.

Jul 25, 2026