Tyson Fury's Manager Shares Views on Dana White vs. Eddie Hearn Rivalry

The upcoming December 11 fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is one of the most anticipated events in boxing. Yet, the ongoing rivalry between promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White has drawn nearly as much attention as the fight itself. Since White’s Zuffa Boxing entered the scene earlier this year, their feud has become a major talking point within combat sports circles.

Spencer Brown Weighs In

Spencer Brown, who manages Tyson Fury, spoke about the dispute during an episode of Uncrowned’s The Ariel Helwani Show. He believes Eddie Hearn currently holds the upper hand in their verbal battle but acknowledged the unique strengths each brings to the table.

"I think Eddie’s winning the war of words, but they’re two completely different characters," Brown said. "Dana’s a tough bulldog and a savvy businessman who built the UFC from nothing. All credit to him. Eddie picked up boxing from his dad and has done incredibly well."

Brown and many others have found the promoter showdown entertaining, yet he hopes the two can set aside differences and collaborate, especially with the Fury vs. Joshua fight approaching.

From Friendly Relations to Fierce Rivalry

Hearn and White once maintained a cordial relationship, sometimes appearing at each other's events. But that changed when TKO Group Holdings and Zuffa Boxing began competing in the boxing world.

"You’ve got two men there — I don’t see why they can’t be amicable," Brown remarked. "Does it have to be bitter and nasty all the time? I don’t think so. I saw Eddie at a UFC event in Vegas last year; they were getting along well. But with Zuffa entering boxing, both sides are territorial, especially Eddie."

Potential Matchup: Dana White vs. Eddie Hearn?

White publicly challenged Hearn to a boxing match on The Piers Morgan Show earlier this year. Hearn accepted quickly, and KSI’s Misfits Boxing even offered a $20 million prize for the bout. Yet, White later dismissed the chance of the fight happening.

"If Dana catches Eddie on the jaw, he goes down," Brown joked. "But if Eddie keeps Dana at long range and jabs well, I think he’d win."

Saudi Arabia's Role in Boxing’s Future

Brown’s company, Goldstar, has played a significant role in Saudi Arabia’s recent push into boxing. Rumors about Saudi Arabia withdrawing from the sport have circulated, but Brown thinks these are exaggerated. Still, he admits the December fight might be among the final large-scale events funded by the kingdom.

"I don’t think their involvement is ending yet," Brown said. "The spending needs to calm down because no one can keep paying such huge sums. This fight could be one of the last big ones sponsored by them. Maybe we’ll see one or two big fights a year going forward, but I don’t think they’re leaving the sport."

Much depends on Turki Alalshikh, who has been a key figure in Saudi boxing investments. His recent health struggles have raised concerns about the future of the kingdom’s financial support in the sport.

Alalshikh has poured significant resources into major boxing events and the overall ecosystem, driven by his passion and awareness of his limited time due to cancer and a brain tumor.

The emergence of Zuffa Boxing alongside a slowdown in Saudi-funded events has led insiders to predict a shift toward more sustainable investments in boxing, possibly reducing the kingdom’s spending dramatically over time.