‘It’s disgusting, how they treat fighters’: Eddie Hearn rips Zuffa Boxing, UFC’s treatment of Tom Aspinall

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn publicly criticized Dana White, Zuffa Boxing, and the UFC over their treatment of fighters, specifically calling out how they have handled heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall. Hearn stated that the company's approach to fighters is 'disgusting' and that Zuffa Boxing 'don't get it,' in comments made on June 7, 2026. The remarks were made during a discussion with The Stomping Ground, highlighting tensions between the boxing and MMA promotional worlds.