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2-0? Eddie Hearn says Saudi company Whisper is producing Fury vs. Joshua, not UFC and Dana White

Dana White continues to insist he’s involved in the upcoming Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight, and Joshua’s manager Eddie Hearn continues to insist he’s not. Thus far, it looks like Hearn is the one sharing more than just bluster…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 12:12 PM
2-0? Eddie Hearn says Saudi company Whisper is producing Fury vs. Joshua, not UFC and Dana White
Key Things to Know
  • Eddie Hearn confirmed production company Whisper is contracted to produce Fury vs. Joshua for Netflix, not Dana White.
  • Hearn stated Saudi promoter Sela confirmed in writing that the UFC is not handling event production.
  • The heavyweight bout was successfully secured for Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, rather than Madison Square Garden.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Eddie Hearn stated that production company Whisper is contracted to produce the Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua fight on Netflix, denying Dana White and UFC's involvement. According to Hearn, Saudi event promoter Sela confirmed in writing that White and the UFC will not handle the television broadcast. Hearn asserted that Joshua's contract explicitly prevents UFC parent company TKO from producing the event.

The fight is scheduled to take place at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, despite White's previous vision of hosting the bout at Madison Square Garden. Hearn noted he remains open to discussions regarding contractual production adjustments, but insisted his team will stand their contractual ground unless terms change.

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