Fury vs Joshua: Hearn says AJ needs to agree new terms for fight takes place in US

Two-time world champions Joshua, 36, and Fury, 37, remain two of British boxing’s biggest crossover stars of their respective eras despite being past their prime.

Super challenge organized by Alalshikh; Joshua and Fury’s teams are dealing directly with the Saudis on contracts.

Hearn says neither Matchroom nor Warren’s Queensberry can act as lead promoter because that would give one fighter’s side an advantage over the other.

UFC chief White, president of Zuffa Boxing, said he played a central role in staging the fight, knew its date and location and would promote it.

Fury was present at the UFC’s White House show on June 14 and received a “big announcement” from White before revealing that he would be promoted by Alalshikh. Warren later told BBC Sport that Queensberry would continue to promote Fury alongside Alalshikh.

“The contract clearly states that Dana White and Zuffa Boxing or anyone affiliated cannot be the promoter of this event,” Hearn said. he said.

“The only way Dana can be on the show is if we let her. And I really don’t feel that way right now.”

Hearn believes White’s comments stemmed from Alalshikh asking him to investigate the financial viability of staging the fight in Las Vegas and that the UFC president was exaggerating his role in the event.

Asked if he might change his stance on White’s involvement, Hearn added: “Money changes a lot of things.”

Hearn and White have also developed a very public rivalry since Zuffa Boxing entered the sport. White signed Conor Benn, who was previously promoted by Matchroom.

Alalshikh suggested next week’s meeting would include peace talks between the pair, but Hearn reckons his rivalry with White is the “best thing” to have happened in his career as a promoter.

“If Turki Alalshikh helps us find peace, I will be disappointed because I want war,” he added.