Misfits Sends Dana White And Eddie Hearn Written Contracts For $10 Million Boxing Match

Misfits Boxing co-founder Kalle Sauerland revealed that written offers have been officially delivered to UFC CEO Dana White and Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn.

The audacious proposal aims to bring two of combat sports' most powerful promoters into the boxing ring.

Talks surrounding the potential clash have quickly evolved from online barbs into formal documentation.

Misfits Boxing has stepped in to test whether either executive is willing to back up months of verbal sparring.

According to Sauerland, the concept began after fans and media questioned whether the promotion was truly serious about staging the bout.

Sauerland addressed those doubts directly during an interview with IFL TV.

He confirmed that the organisation went through official channels to put real figures in front of both men.

Now, official proposals sit before the leaders of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Matchroom Boxing.

A FORMAL OFFER DELIVERED

Combat sports fans have watched White and Hearn trade public insults across various media platforms for months.

The idea of settling their differences with gloves on originally sounded like an impossible fantasy.

However, Sauerland insists that Misfits treats the prospect as a legitimate commercial endeavor.

He revealed that paperwork outlining financial figures and bout terms was delivered directly to both camps.

Sauerland explained that he wanted to prove the initial talk was not merely promotional hype.

He reached out directly to Hearn to open dialogue regarding specific fight parameters.

At the same time, formal documentation was forwarded to White to give the UFC boss an identical opportunity.

The sudden arrival of written contracts transforms what seemed like industry banter into a documented business proposal.

SHIFTING THE PURSE STRUCTURE

One of the most notable aspects of the new offer involves a significant restructuring of the financial terms.

Initially, Misfits floated an aggressive winner-takes-all prize fund valued at $20 million.

Under that original concept, only the victor would walk away with the massive financial reward.

Promoters recognized that high-stakes executives might hesitate to enter the ring under a zero-sum arrangement.

Sauerland decided to alter the purse format to provide guaranteed compensation to both participants.

"I changed it from a $20 million winner takes all to a $10 million straight offer now," Sauerland said.

By replacing the winner-takes-all gamble with a straight $10 million payday, each promoter receives guaranteed money simply for stepping into the squared circle.

Guaranteed purses are standard practice in top-tier professional boxing to secure elite talent.

Removing the financial risk of leaving empty-handed makes the formal contract far more conventional in structure.

HEARN IN ADVANCED TALKS

Negotiations with Hearn appear to have progressed much further than discussions with his American counterpart.

Sauerland indicated that the Matchroom Boxing boss is receptive to the proposed terms.

Speaking to IFL TV, Sauerland expressed confidence that Hearn would confirm their progress if asked directly.

"A lot of people asked me if it’s bulls*** and I said, ‘No it’s not, I’ll pay $20 million for that’ so we put it in writing to Dana and Eddie, called Eddie and actually with Eddie, we’re not far off, I think he’d confirm that if you ask him on the terms," Sauerland stated.

The dialogue between Sauerland and Hearn indicates that the British promoter is willing to entertain the matchup.

Sauerland admitted that the agreement is not yet signed, sealed, and delivered on Hearn’s side.

"I’m not gonna lean out the boat because I’ve not totally tied it up with Eddie but we’re close with Eddie and Dana has had it in writing," Sauerland added.

Hearn previously indicated that he would welcome a public showdown with White, even suggesting an open debate.

Having established himself as a prominent promoter of heavyweight mega-fights, Hearn seems comfortable playing along with the spectacle.

DANA WHITE REMAINS SKEPTICAL

While talks on the British side show signs of life, the response from Las Vegas has been far cooler.

White has reportedly received the written offer but has yet to make any formal commitment.

The UFC CEO has publicly expressed irritation regarding persistent questions about fighting Hearn.

When asked about the Misfits offer last month, White rolled his eyes and dismissed the gesture.

He suggested that the crossover promotion was merely hunting for headlines and a public reaction.

White has run the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization for over two decades.

Throughout that tenure, he has repeatedly watched rival promoters attempt to draw him into sideshow narratives.

However, White himself opened the door to the concept earlier this year.

Back in March, White stated that he would be willing to box Hearn inside a ring.

Despite that earlier claim, White's current posture suggests he is in no hurry to put pen to paper.

ROOTS OF THE PROMOTER FEUD

The tension between White and Hearn did not materialize out of thin air.

Both men have spent much of 2026 trading verbal shots across podcasts, interviews, and press conferences.

A central point of friction stems from their respective involvement in promoting and producing the anticipated clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Promoting massive international events often generates sharp disagreements over control, branding, and presentation.

As two dominant figures in combat sports, both executives possess distinct operational philosophies.

White built the UFC into a global powerhouse by keeping matchmaking strictly in-house.

Hearn operates under the traditional boxing landscape of co-promotions, mandatory challengers, and sanctioning bodies.

Their conflicting perspectives on the Fury versus Joshua event amplified existing professional friction.

Over the course of the year, that business dispute developed into personal barbs.

THE BACKDROP OF FURY VERSUS JOSHUA

The blockbuster showdown between Fury and Joshua serves as the backdrop to this promotional rivalry.

The major heavyweight spectacle, which features high-profile undercard bouts like Deontay Wilder versus Jai Opetaia on Netflix, commands global attention.

During his interview, Sauerland joked about staging the promoters' fight the very next day.

He quipped about putting White and Hearn into the ring at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 24 hours after Fury meets Joshua.

While Sauerland acknowledged that the stadium timeline was a joke, the connection to the heavyweight event remains prominent.

The ongoing discourse surrounding the mega-fight has continually brought White and Hearn into the same headlines.

Misfits Boxing recognized an opportunity to capitalize on the sustained attention surrounding both executives.

THE MISFITS ENTERTAINMENT FORMULA

Misfits Boxing has built its brand on staging unconventional matchups that merge traditional combat sports with modern entertainment.

Founded as a platform for influencers, celebrities, and unique exhibition bouts, the company thrives on unconventional matchups.

A bout between two competing promotional titans fits the exact disruption model Misfits pursues.