Dana White is going to be placed as the lead promoter for the clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Fury and Joshua are finally set to meet later this year in a blockbuster all-British heavyweight clash.
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White has claimed he will promote Fury vs JoshuaCredit: Getty
The contracted clash will take place if the pair get through respective warm-up fights, with Joshua first set to face Kristian Prenga on July 25.
It will be a huge event, with the pair’s long-term promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren to represent each fighter.
But the showdown will be financed by Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh, with the action to be broadcast live on Netflix.
Although in stunning fashion, Zuffa Boxing’s White, has revealed it will be him who has been placed in charge of promoting the event.
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He said: “This is the busiest year of my career. I’m gonna be traveling everywhere.
“I’m focused on Zuffa Boxing hardcore this year, signing all these guys and putting on great fights.
“We did a deal with Sky in the UK. There will be great fights on Sky.
“I’m doing the Tyson Fury – AJ fight, too. I’m gonna be promoting that.”
White’s main involvement will likely prove complex, with Hearn and Warren now seen as nemises.
In particular, White and Hearn have gone back and forth in recent months over his growing presence in squared circle promotion, particularly after the former poached Conor Benn.
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Hearn has dismissed White’s claim and called him outCredit: Getty
The American has been fortunate enough to be granted the powers to lead the event by Alalshikh, who has helped financially spearhead his Zuffa Boxing project.
Hearn’s response to White over Joshua vs Fury
However, Matchroom Boxing’s Hearn has now responded to White’s claim.
He said: “Such a clout chaser.
“Not a chance and contractually impossible. Let me know when you find your balls.”
Things could get messy in the coming weeks and add further fuel to the fire.
A date and venue has yet to be set for the commercial blockbuster, but fans are hopeful it will land on British shores.
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