‘Sorry Eddie’ – Dana White shuts down claim that Eddie Hearn boxing event could beat UFC to be first fight at stunning Sphere arena
Dana White has dismissed reports that Eddie Hearn could beat him to host the first combat sports event at the Sphere.
Reports in Ireland earlier this week claimed the massive women’s boxing rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano is now in advanced talks and may finally take place in June.
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White is confident he’ll be hosting the Sphere’s first fight nightCredit: GettyRTE reported that the rematch is ‘expected’ to take place at the new MSG Sphere arena in Las Vegas, but White is adamant this is not the case.
He has already booked the venue for this year’s Mexican Independence day UFC show and has promised ‘the greatest live combat sports show anybody’s ever seen’.
This is not until September though, so Taylor vs Serrano 2 could hypothetically jump in beforehand and beat the UFC to becoming the first combat sports event at the Sphere.
According to White though, that ‘ain’t happening’.
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Dana White on Matchroom having a boxing event at The Sphere before the UFC 306:
I love you Eddie Hearn. I consider him a friend. Ain’t happening. Sorry, Eddie. Love ya, buddy. You can go in The Sphere in October.#UFC300 pic.twitter.com/rOQOBVPhJC
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) April 14, 2024
He said at the UFC300 post-fight press conference: “I love Eddie Hearn, I consider him a friend, ain’t happening.
“Sorry Eddie, love you buddy, you can go in the Sphere in October.”
The first fight between the Irish icon and the Puerto Rican star made major headlines in 2022.
Taylor narrowly beat Serrano on points in a thrilling ten-round contest.
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The pair have a good relationshipCredit: Eddie Hearn – InstagramThe pair initially went in different directions rather than making an immediate rematch.
Now though, Taylor’s promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that they’re in talks to do the second fight two years on from the first.
Sin City’s brand new $2.3billion venue opened late last year.
Standing at 366ft tall and 516ft wide, the astonishing structure is a remarkable new addition to Vegas’ famous skyline.
The Sphere has a capacity of 18,600 and can be used for a variety of different purposes.
It boasts the world’s largest LED screen on its exterior, which has already produced a series of stunning displays.
While initially budgeted at $1.2billion, construction costs were inflated by the pandemic and ultimately rose to $2.3billion.
Music acts are the main use of the venue.
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The first fight between Taylor and Serrano was an instant classicCredit: Ed Mulholland/MatchroomActs on the main stage are surrounded by the towering interior LED screen, which wraps around most of the audience too.
It can be used to bring a performance to life with various animations, while the seats also vibrate, with the audience surrounded by machines that create additional effects such as wind and scents as part of the ‘4D’ experience.
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