Eddie Hearn delivered a sharp warning after Dana White secured a reported $15 million deal with Conor Benn.
Eddie Hearn responded after UFC president and Zuffa Boxing chief Dana White signed Benn to a lucrative contract, using the moment to question how UFC fighters are compensated.
His remarks quickly shifted from criticism to a broader challenge aimed at White. The exchange has intensified tensions between major figures in boxing and mixed martial arts.
Eddie Hearn vows fallout after Dana White lands Conor Benn
Eddie Hearn argued that the reported $15 million agreement between Dana White and Conor Benn highlights the financial gap between boxing and UFC pay structures.
He suggested that several UFC athletes would be frustrated by the contrast in pay between their promotion and Zuffa Boxing.
“They’re sick as a dog. There’s no loyalty. Look at Aspinall, he gets his eyes gouged out and gets humiliated by UFC. Basically told everyone he’s a liar and a p—-.”
The remarks referenced Tom Aspinall and criticized the organization’s treatment of its fighters, framing the Benn signing as another flashpoint.
Tensions escalate between boxing promoter and UFC leadership
White’s expansion into boxing under the Zuffa banner has increased friction with established promoters, particularly when high-profile fighters are involved.
Conor Benn’s reported payday has now become a central talking point in that rivalry, as the two boxing promoters go head-to-head.
Hearn’s comments signal that the disagreement extends beyond public statements as competition for talent continues to grow.
The situation underscores the widening divide between promotional models in boxing and the UFC.
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