Overview
- After signing on as an advisor, Eddie Hearn called Aspinall’s current UFC contract “a f***ing disgrace,” arguing the champion keeps little after taxes and team expenses.
- Tom Aspinall shared new gym footage and said his vision has improved following double-eye surgery last month, but he remains barred from sparring or taking punches for about four months.
- Aspinall’s October title defense against Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest due to eye pokes, leading to multiple procedures and an extended layoff.
- Hearn said Aspinall wants to defend his title against the winner of Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane, though he suggested the Briton shouldn’t accept a bout under current terms.
- Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira are scheduled to fight for the interim heavyweight belt on June 14 at the White House event, setting up Aspinall’s likely unification opponent once he is medically cleared.