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Eddie Hearn Slams Tom Aspinall’s UFC Deal as ‘a Disgrace’ as Champ Teases Return

The boxing promoter says the UFC heavyweight champion’s pay lags the revenues his bouts generate, leveraging his new advisory role to press the promotion.

Overview

  • Hearn, now advising Aspinall through Matchroom’s talent arm, publicly called the UFC champion’s contract “a f***ing disgrace” after reviewing its terms.
  • He argued Aspinall’s purse falls far short of the commercial revenue his fights could draw and said taxes and team costs leave little incentive to compete.
  • Hours after Hearn’s remarks, Aspinall posted new gym footage on Instagram signaling a comeback push, though no return date has been set.
  • Aspinall is recovering from eye injuries sustained in an October no-contest with Ciryl Gane, with surgeries reported and only a partial return to training so far.
  • Hearn cited potential bouts with Alex Pereira or a Gane rematch to illustrate market value, as his critique unfolds against a public feud with Dana White and the rise of Zuffa Boxing.