‘I know what you want’ – Dana White launches X-rated blast then walks out of press conference over AJ vs Fury question

‘I know what you want’ – Dana White launches X-rated blast then walks out of press conference over AJ vs Fury question

DANA WHITE last night blasted that he’s “f***ing tired” of talking about Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury. The Zuffa Boxing supremo faced the press after watching Conor Benn lose to Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas. Dana White points at SunSport’s Jack Figg Credit: Sun Exclusive White, 57, is growing frustrated of Joshua vs Fury chatter Credit: Sun Exclusive White was asked about the prospect of Joshua vs Fury taking place in Cardiff, despite previous claims that it was more likely to go ahead at Madison Square Garden in New York. After a long pause, White grinned as he replied: “We’ll see. I’m not diving into that s*** show right now.” Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Further quizzed by SunSport’s Jack Figg whether he will still be involved in the British superfight if it happens in the UK, White laughed before asking: “Any other questions?” Probed over what’s changed in the last week regarding his stance on AJ vs Fury, White said: “I’m f***ing tired of it. I’m so f***ing tired of talking about it. “I know what you want. I know what you want out of me. “You’ll get it soon, I promise. You’ll get it soon, I promise.” White then walked out of the press conference. Ahead of Benn-Garcia, White had accused Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn of sabotaging the mooted Joshua-Fury bout. Most read in Boxing BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The Home of Boxing in 2026 There's a massive year of boxing ahead! It has already been a blockbuster year inside the ring, and it is not going to stop anytime soon! All eyes are focused on when Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will get in the ring, with the pair due to finally settle their decade-long rivalry. In his first world title fight, Conor Benn has been beaten in TWO ROUNDS by WBC champion Ryan Garcia. October’s action doesn’t stop either, with Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois facing off in the rematch of their thrilling fight in May, while Canelo Alvarez returns against Christian Mbili on Halloween. Here’s all the big fights coming up… September Sat 19 – Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo – DAZN October Sat 3 – Ben Whittaker vs Conor Wallace – DAZN Sat 17 – Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 – DAZN Sat 31 – Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbili – DAZN *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue. White, 57, said: “I’ve never seen a guy who’s supposed to be a promoter hurt a fight more than this guy has. “At the end of the day, whether I promote this fight or not, it doesn’t change anything in my life, but he’s hurting this fight. “He’s hurting [Anthony Joshua], he’s hurting [Tyson] Fury, it’s the weirdest thing ever.” White also called Hearn “full of s***” last month after the Matchroom boss dismissed claims that Joshua vs Fury was a done deal for November. Joshua, 36, has been leading the charge for the bout to be staged in the UK, despite Netflix and Saudi financier Turki Alalshikh pushing for a US venue. Earlier this week Cardiff’s Principality Stadium emerged as a shock contender to host the fight – but only if its 10:30pm curfew is axed. It was claimed that the fight could start as late as 2am in order to accommodate the US market. The same venue made a similar allowance in order for Joe Calzaghe‘s 2007 fight with Mikkel Kessler to begin at 2am. Comment now

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