Brief
Dana White says he ‘doesn’t know’ if Fury‑Joshua fight will happen
White, the UFC owner, has said he has no idea whether the heavyweight showdown will go ahead, after Fury claimed Joshua wanted to pull out.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On 28 September, Dana White, the chief executive of Zuffa Boxing, said he was unsure whether the £150 million heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua would take place on 11 December in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. White’s comments came after Fury posted an Instagram video accusing Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn of trying to pull out of the fight, a claim that has escalated tensions between the parties.
White’s uncertainty
White, who has been billed as the main promoter for the bout, told the Daily Mail that he had “no idea” if the fight would go ahead. He added that the person who was supposed to help the fight had “been hurting the fight the entire time” and that he would not step aside to allow the contest to proceed. White’s remarks follow a dispute in which Hearn, who secured the venue in Cardiff, has warned that Joshua’s contract prohibits White’s involvement and threatened talks with Netflix over White’s attendance at a press conference in London.
Fury’s accusations
Fury’s Instagram video, released the previous day, described Joshua and Hearn as “cowards” and claimed that Joshua wanted to pull out of the December 11 match. Fury’s post was part of a broader exchange that has seen both fighters and their camps accuse each other of stalling the fight.
Context of the bout
The fight, worth £150 million, was originally scheduled for New York City but was moved to Cardiff after negotiations involving Saudi promoter Turki Al‑Sheikh. It will be streamed live on Netflix, eliminating the traditional pay‑per‑view model. The event is expected to start around 2 am UK time to accommodate American viewers.
Implications for the boxing calendar
With the fight’s future uncertain, the heavyweight division faces a potential gap in major events for the remainder of the year. The outcome of the dispute between White and Hearn will determine whether the bout proceeds as planned or is postponed.
Key facts
- Dana White said he has no idea if the Fury‑Joshua fight will go ahead (dailymail.co.uk)
- Tyson Fury claimed Anthony Joshua wanted to pull out of the fight (dailymail.co.uk)
- The bout is scheduled for 11 December 2026 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium (dailymail.co.uk)
- The fight is valued at £150 million and will be streamed live on Netflix (dailymail.co.uk)
Background
Fury and Joshua’s fight was announced on 24 September, after a decade of negotiations and venue changes, with Saudi promoter Turki Al‑Sheikh securing the deal in the UK.
Why it matters
The fight’s cancellation would leave a major void in the heavyweight boxing calendar and affect broadcasters, promoters and fans worldwide.
What happens next
The parties are expected to resolve the dispute within the next few days, with a decision likely before the scheduled press conference on 30 September.
Sources
- [1] dailymail.co.uk — originally reported as “White admits he 'doesn't know' if Fury vs Joshua will go ahead”
