Eddie Hearn Challenges Dana White to Release Tom Aspinall From UFC Contract
Eddie Hearn has turned up the heat on Dana White, and this time the subject is Tom Aspinall.
The boxing promoter directly challenged White to release Aspinall from his UFC contract, claiming he would pay the UFC heavyweight star far more than what he currently earns.
“I will pay him a minimum of 3x more than what Dana White is paying him,” Hearn said.
Then he went even further, calling Aspinall one of the most underpaid athletes he has seen.
“He should be happy for him. He’s one of the most grossly underpaid athletes I’ve ever seen. It’s disgusting.”
Hearn Targets UFC Fighter Pay Again
Eddie Hearn’s comments are not just about Tom Aspinall. They are also part of the larger fighter pay debate that has followed the UFC for years.
Aspinall is one of the best heavyweights in MMA, and many fans believe he deserves to be paid like a major global combat sports star. He is skilled, athletic, marketable, and represents the UK heavyweight scene at the highest level.
Hearn clearly sees major value in him.
From Hearn’s point of view, if Aspinall can earn significantly more outside the UFC, Dana White should not stand in the way. That is why he framed the challenge so directly.
Tom Aspinall’s Value Is Rising
Aspinall has become one of the most important names in the heavyweight division.
His speed, power, grappling, and finishing ability make him different from many heavyweights. He does not fight like a slow, one-dimensional big man. He moves well, attacks quickly, and has the kind of complete skill set that makes him a nightmare matchup.
That is why Hearn’s comments will get attention.
Aspinall is not just a fighter with potential. He is already a top-level heavyweight with real star power. If boxing promoters believe they can make him a bigger financial attraction, the UFC will not want that conversation getting too loud.
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Dana White Will Not Like the Challenge
Dana White has never enjoyed outside promoters talking about UFC contracts or fighter pay.
Hearn’s comments are designed to provoke a reaction. Saying he would pay Aspinall three times more is not just a business statement. It is a public challenge to Dana’s model.
White has always defended the UFC’s system by pointing to opportunity, promotion, exposure, and the structure the company provides. Hearn is attacking that by saying one of the UFC’s top heavyweights is still being underpaid.
That kind of criticism will likely not go unanswered.
Could Aspinall Actually Leave?
Realistically, it is not that simple.
Aspinall is under the UFC system, and fighters cannot just leave whenever another promoter offers more money. Contracts, timing, champion status, and promotional control all matter.
But Hearn does not need Aspinall to leave tomorrow for this statement to matter.
The point is to create pressure. He wants fans talking about Aspinall’s value, what he earns, and whether UFC champions are paid enough compared to what they bring to the sport.
That conversation is already happening.
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Final Thoughts
Eddie Hearn challenging Dana White to release Tom Aspinall is a bold move.
He says he would pay Aspinall at least three times more than the UFC and believes Dana should be happy if the fighter gets a bigger payday. It is a sharp attack on UFC fighter pay and another chapter in the ongoing rivalry between boxing promoters and the UFC boss.
For now, Aspinall remains a UFC heavyweight star.
But Hearn’s message is clear: if Dana White ever lets him go, boxing money will be waiting.
