Dana White doesn’t mince words responding to Eddie Hearn after Conor Benn poaching

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Dana White delivered a blunt response to Eddie Hearn after Zuffa Boxing finalized a lucrative deal with Conor Benn.

Dana White spoke at the UFC Houston post-fight scrum following Eddie Hearn’s criticism of the reported eight-figure agreement that brought Benn under the Zuffa Boxing banner.

The exchange added another chapter to the escalating tension between the UFC president and the Matchroom Boxing promoter. White made it clear he had no interest in softening his stance.

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White fires back at Hearn over Benn agreement​

The disagreement centers on Zuffa Boxing signing Benn to a reported one-fight, eight-figure contract instead of a multi-fight arrangement.

Hearn has stated that he attempted to match the offer but claimed Benn did not respond, an assertion White rejected.

“I think you saw this week I am really beating up babies. Is there a bigger p—- than Eddie Hearn?”

White doubled down while disputing the idea that Hearn had been wronged in the process.

“Is there a bigger p—- than Eddie Hearn? This guy’s supposed to be a friend. F—— crying? He’s (Benn) going to make more money, and he (Hearn) had the right to match it. He could have matched it.”

“What a crock of s—. Yeah, we’re literally beating up babies.”

Rivalry between promoters grows louder​

The verbal exchange highlights mounting friction between established boxing promoters and White’s expanding role in the sport through Zuffa Boxing.

Benn’s reported $15 million contract with Zuffa Boxing has become quite the talking point among those in the combat sports space.

White’s remarks signal that criticism of the deal will continue to draw direct pushback as competition for talent intensifies.

The situation reflects the broader clash between promotional models, as boxing and MMA interests increasingly overlap.

Read more:

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