Eddie Hearn believes Zuffa Boxing‘s legal woes and aggressive spending could ultimately undermine the company’s bid to establish itself in boxing.
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On Friday, Hearn questioned the long-term viability of Zuffa’s business model, arguing the company faces increasing legal challenges.
“They’re being sued left, right and center right now across their entire business,” Hearn told the media. “Boxing is a very litigious business. You’re dealing with people who don’t back down. They’re used to having their own way. They’re used to suppressing fighters. They’re used to doing whatever they want to do. And you can’t do that in boxing.”
Hearn went on to claim that there is growing concern within TKO about the direction of the boxing business.
“I know that at the moment there is great concern within the TKO group about what is happening,” Hearn said. “When they get on investor calls, those guys who are buying the stock are going to look at this, look at the demise of the UFC, look at the court cases that come out every day, and say, ‘I’m not so sure what we’re doing here.’
Hearn also questioned Zuffa’s recruiting strategy, saying the company was paying far above market value to attract fighters.
“If you’re going to overpay seven times the market price … you’re going to do business very quickly, especially when Turki withdraws his money,” Hearn said. Asked if he believed it would happen, Hearn replied: “It’s inevitable at some point.”
The comments continue Hearn’s ongoing public feud with Zuffa Boxing and CEO Dana White as the new promotion prepares for its launch while attempting to sign fighters away from established promoters. Hearn also insisted that Dana White could not get involved in a potential Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight without Matchroom’s approval under the current promotional agreements.
Last updated on 06/26/2026 at 21:23
