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Dana White open to boxing Eddie Hearn as rivalry continues to grow
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Dana White has suggested he would be willing to step into the ring with Eddie Hearn, despite a 10-year disadvantage.
The UFC president has recently moved deeper into professional boxing through the launch of Zuffa Boxing, a project also backed by Turki Alalshikh and designed to reshape the sport's promotional landscape.
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Since the announcement, the relationship between White and the Matchroom Boxing promoter has become increasingly strained, with both men trading public comments in recent weeks.
Dana White says he would box Eddie Hearn as rivalry with Eddie Hearn intensifies
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The American businessman addressed the ongoing feud during a recent interview with Piers Morgan, where he was asked about his relationship with Hearn.
White joked that he would be happy to settle the dispute in the ring if the Briton wanted to take things that far.
"Listen, if Eddie wants to box we can box. I don't think Eddie wants to box.
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"Back in the day, I used to box with all the guys. You know, boxers and UFC guys. I've boxed," he said.
Asked by Morgan a second time about being open to fight Hearn, White replied: "Absolutely."
Conor Benn's Zuffa Boxing move deepens divide between White and Hearn
Conor Benn's decision to sign with Zuffa Boxing has become one of the key flashpoints in the growing rivalry between the two promoters.
The British star had previously worked closely with Hearn throughout his professional career, making the switch to White's new venture particularly notable.
Reports suggested Hearn even attempted to speak with Benn before the agreement was finalised, but the fighter declined the call.
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He reportedly signed a $15 million deal to make one fight for Zuffa Boxing.
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