Eddie Hearn recently responded to Dana White’s criticism of him and Zuffa Boxing, dismissing White’s claims of creating successful boxing shows and arguing that Zuffa Boxing hasn’t achieved anything significant yet. The exchange follows White’s comments at the Zuffa Boxing 04 post-fight press conference.
Hearn slammed Zuffa Boxing’s events as ‘bang-average’ or ‘absolute dog crap’ compared to his Matchroom Boxing shows, noting mismatches and poor quality.
White had previously downplayed Hearn as a rival promoter, calling him a manager. The public back-and-forth has included suggestions of resolving differences in a boxing match.
Hearn Blasts White’s Boxing Venture
Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show on March 9, 2026, Hearn responded to White’s claims, stating:
He’s sitting there and spinning the narrative like he’s creating these unbelievable blockbuster shows in stadiums. He ain’t out the garage yet. Literally, four shows in, and absolute bang-average content… They have done nothing at all. And Dana coming out, losing his rag, blood pressure going through the roof, calling me this and calling me that, but not actually doing anything… Show me what you are doing is special.
Hearn believes that Zuffa Boxing has provided fans with “bang-average content,” so White has nothing to be proud about as he and his very own boxing promotion are not even “out of the garage yet,” as sell-out stadium shows can’t be compared to events at the Meta APEX.
