Tyson Fury Removed Contract Clause Banning Dana White: "I Want Him Involved"

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has never been one to follow standard boxing protocol. As negotiations for his long-awaited mega-fight against Anthony Joshua continue to stir up the combat sports world, Fury dropped a major revelation regarding the fine print of his fight contract.

According to Fury, initial paperwork featured a restrictive clause specifically barring UFC CEO Dana White and TKO Group Holdings from taking part in promoting the event. While Joshua’s team pushed to keep the MMA mogul far away from the promotion, Fury took a completely different approach, personally removing the ban before signing.

"It was in my contract, but I took it out. F*ck ‘em. I want him involved," Fury stated. "Two baldies together. I like Dana. Good business man and good guy."

Promoters Clash as Fury Welcomes the UFC Boss

Fury’s decision puts him in direct opposition to Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who has repeatedly insisted that Joshua’s contract strictly forbids White and Zuffa from having any promotional standing. Hearn scoffed at the idea of White crossing over into boxing, reinforcing that the fight at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, is strictly a traditional boxing operation.

However, the "Gypsy King" clearly sees value in bringing UFC power to the table. White has spent decades building the UFC into an international powerhouse, and Fury seems eager to leverage that massive combat audience. While boxing purists often guard their promotional borders, Fury prefers making the biggest splash possible.

Whether White actually manages to secure a formal promotional role remains uncertain given the legal tug-of-war on Joshua's side. But by striking out the anti-Dana clause, Fury sent a clear message: he is more than happy to ruffle feathers, annoy Hearn, and bring the UFC headliner right into the middle of heavyweight boxing's biggest narrative.