Hearn Calls Aspinalls UFC Contract a Disgrace

Eddie Hearn, the prominent boxing promoter and newly appointed agent for UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, sharply criticized the fighter's contract with the promotion, calling it a "disgrace" amid heightened scrutiny over UFC fighter compensation. The remarks, made ahead of a boxing event in the United Kingdom, underscore ongoing tensions in mixed martial arts as the UFC finalizes a reported $7.7 billion broadcasting deal with Paramount.

Hearn, who signed Aspinall to his Matchroom Talent Agency in March, expressed disbelief at the champion's earnings given the potential revenue from high-profile bouts. "I represent the UFC world heavyweight champion," Hearn said. "I'm going to bite my tongue a little bit for now, but what I will tell you is his contract is a f***ing disgrace, right? A disgrace. I cannot believe the money that he is on when you look at the commercial revenue that his fight would generate against a Pereira or against a Gane, in a rematch." He added that after taxes and team expenses, Aspinall might find little incentive to compete, especially following multiple eye surgeries stemming from a no-contest against Ciryl Gane in October due to repeated eye pokes.