Overview
- Eddie Hearn mocked Dana White’s backing by calling Turki Alalshikh his “new daddy/papi,” framing White as answerable to Saudi-linked partners.
- Hearn dismissed Zuffa Boxing’s early Apex events and matchmaking as substandard and accused the promotion of pushing an illegitimate house belt.
- White had recently touted his boxing entry as like “beating up babies” and said Hearn “works for his dad,” arguing Zuffa brings vision to the sport.
- Zuffa is proceeding with Jai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton on March 8 at the Apex for its inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight title.
- Alongside his media broadside, Hearn touted Matchroom’s new multi‑year DAZN deal and even offered White a paid tutorial on boxing promotion.