Joshua says he will back Hearn if Fury fight is jeopardised by dispute with White
Anthony Joshua said he will support promoter Eddie Hearn’s decision to cancel the December 11 bout with Tyson Fury if promoter Dana White’s involvement cannot be resolved, while confirming the fight remains on schedule for now.
The December 11 heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is proceeding as planned, but tensions between promoter Eddie Hearn and UFC chief Dana White have raised concerns about the event’s future. White, who was not present at a recent London press conference, has claimed a significant promotional role, while Hearn maintains that signed contracts exclude White from the fight’s promotion.
"One of the greatest PR disasters in boxing," Hearn said of White’s handling of the situation.
Joshua acknowledged the numerous obstacles that have been overcome to secure the bout, including venue location and anti-doping requirements, and said the fight will not be abandoned because of those issues. He added that the match represents a broader effort to bring high-profile boxing back to the United Kingdom.
"It’s good because getting this fight over to the U.K. is something that we fought for," Joshua said. "I fought for British boxing and wanted to bring respect back here."
The champion also referenced his recent victory, noting a difficult start before rallying to win by knockout, and expressed frustration with ongoing contract negotiations and external pressures. No final decision has been made, and the fight remains scheduled unless the dispute between Hearn and White proves insurmountable.