Overview
- As Aspinall’s new advisor, Hearn called the heavyweight champion’s UFC contract a “f***ing disgrace” and argued that post-tax, post-team pay leaves little incentive to fight.
- Aspinall has joined Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency in an advisory/management arrangement while remaining under UFC contract.
- After multiple eye surgeries following last October’s no-contest with Ciryl Gane, Aspinall posted gym footage and said his vision is improving, but doctors have barred contact for about four months.
- The UFC has booked Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title on June 14 at the White House event, setting up a likely unification bout when Aspinall is cleared.
- Hearn escalated his pay critique by claiming he would have paid “double” to stage an Aspinall vs. Jon Jones fight if the athletes were not tied to exclusive UFC deals.