Eddie Hearn Claims TKO Focus on Boxing is Hurting UFC Product

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has renewed his public critique of Dana White and the TKO Group Holdings executive team. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show on Tuesday, Hearn argued that the leadership's heavy involvement in Zuffa Boxing and other non-UFC ventures is causing a decline in the quality of the UFC product.

Hearn suggested that the focus on expanding into boxing has created a distraction for White and TKO, claiming that the core MMA business is suffering as a result. According to Hearn, the current direction of the organization leaves the UFC brand under threat due to a perceived lack of attention from those managing the company’s primary operations.

This criticism marks the latest chapter in the ongoing public friction between the two promoters. While the rivalry has frequently centered on promotional disputes and business strategies, Hearn’s recent comments specifically target the internal priorities of TKO. Neither White nor TKO have issued a formal response to these latest accusations, but the tension between the two entities remains a significant talking point in the combat sports landscape.

Source: MMA Mania.