Eddie Hearn fires back at Dana White as Matchroom signs major UFC star

6 Mar 2026 • 3:01 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has signed with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom and its newly launched talent agency.
  • This move is a significant boost for Hearn, coming shortly after he lost boxer Conor Benn to UFC chief Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing.
  • Aspinall is returning to training after suffering a severe eye injury in his last fight, though no return date or clarity on his fighting discipline has been announced.
  • Hearn expressed his intent to build Aspinall's global profile, recognising him as one of the biggest stars in combat sports.
  • Aspinall stated his excitement to work with Hearn and Matchroom, anticipating new opportunities as he prepares for his return to the cage.

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