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Daily Mirror
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Harry Davies

Eddie Hearn received legal threat from UFC after unseen 'press conference'

Eddie Hearn has revealed how the UFC sent him a legal letter after hosting a 'press conference' between Francis Ngannou and Dillian Whyte.

UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou has openly discussed his plans to compete in boxing and fight heavyweight stars such as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

WBC interim champion Whyte is not directly managed by Hearn, but the Matchroom boss usually works with him on a one-fight basis.

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