Tyson Fury's Manager Comments on Dana White vs. Eddie Hearn Rivalry Amid Fury-Joshua Build-Up

Fury's Manager Reflects on the Tension Between Dana White and Eddie Hearn

The ongoing rivalry between Eddie Hearn and Dana White threatens to steal the spotlight from the highly anticipated December 11 showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Although these two promoters won't face each other in the ring, their promotional battle has become a major storyline in boxing since White’s Zuffa Boxing entered the sport earlier this year.

Spencer Brown, Tyson Fury's manager, shared his perspective on the conflict during an appearance on Uncrowned's The Ariel Helwani Show. Brown believes that while Eddie Hearn is currently winning the verbal war, both men bring very different qualities to the table.

"I think Eddie's winning the war of words, but they're two completely different characters," Brown explained. "[White's] a hardened bulldog who's a great businessman who’s taken stuff from nowhere. I remember the first UFC... To bring it from where it was — he's basically made the sport. He’s created a sport on its own. All credit to him."

"Eddie Hearn picked up boxing from his dad, ran with it, and has been unbelievably successful," he added.

Despite enjoying the clash between two giants of combat sports promotion, Brown hopes they can eventually work together, especially with the Fury vs. Joshua fight looming.

"You’ve got two men there — I can’t see why they can’t [be amicable]. Does it have to be bitter and nasty all the time? I don’t think so," Brown said. "I’ve seen Eddie Hearn at one of the UFC fights in Vegas [the Sphere in September 2024], and he was invited there, and they were getting on well. Zuffa’s introduction to boxing, obviously, they’ll both be very territorial, won’t they? Especially Eddie."

Previously, Hearn and White maintained a cordial relationship, even appearing at each other's events, but the emergence of TKO in boxing put an end to their friendship.

In March, White challenged Hearn to a boxing match on The Piers Morgan Show. Hearn accepted enthusiastically, and KSI’s Misfits Boxing offered $20 million as a prize for the promoter showdown. Still, White quickly dismissed the idea.

"I think if Dana catches him on the jaw, he goes," Brown joked about the potential fight. "If Eddie keeps him at long range and keeps him on the jab, I think he beats him."

Saudi Arabia's Future in Boxing and the Fury-Joshua Fight

Brown's interest extends beyond the Hearn-White feud. His company, Goldstar, plays a key role in Saudi Arabia’s investment in boxing. Though rumors swirl about the kingdom possibly retreating from the sport, Brown thinks those claims are exaggerated.

"I don’t think [their involvement in boxing] is going anywhere yet," Brown stated. "Everything has to calm down. The money has to go down because nobody can keep paying that sort of money."

"I think [Fury-Joshua] is one of the last of the big fights we’re going to see [Saudi Arabia do]. I think you might get one or two big fights a year in the future, but I don’t think they’re going to leave the sport. I don’t think they’ve got any thoughts about leaving the sport."

Much depends on Turki Alalshikh, a significant figure behind Saudi boxing investments, whose health is currently fragile due to cancer and a brain tumor. His passion for boxing has driven major funding for events and the sport’s ecosystem.

Industry insiders note that with the creation of Zuffa Boxing and fewer Saudi-hosted events recently, the kingdom might reduce its extravagant spending on boxing, replacing it with more sustainable investments through TKO’s Zuffa Boxing.

• Event: Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua
• Date: December 11, 2026
• Promoters involved: Eddie Hearn, Dana White
• Manager quoted: Spencer Brown
• Saudi investment role: Goldstar, Turki Alalshikh
• Potential promoter fight offer: $20 million by KSI’s Misfits Boxing