Dana White blames UK resistance to his growing boxing role

Dana White holds the United Kingdom responsible for complications in the world of boxing.

By Sayan Nag · Sherdog

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 3:10 AM

Key Things to Know

Dana White claims resistance to his growing role in boxing is coming mainly from the United Kingdom.
White is collaborating with Turki Alalshikh's The Ring to co-promote Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua.
Eddie Hearn disputes White's involvement in the heavyweight clash set for Cardiff on December 11.

The Story in 60 Seconds

UFC CEO Dana White stated that resistance to his expanding involvement in boxing is primarily originating from the United Kingdom. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are scheduled to fight on December 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, with Netflix announcing that Dana White and Turki Alalshikh's The Ring will collaborate to promote the bout.

Promoter Eddie Hearn has disputed White's role in the event. Speaking at a Dana White's Contender Series press conference, White dismissed the opposition from traditional promoters as an ego issue, arguing that boxing has declined in the United States and has become centered in the UK.

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