Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn has denied reports that he signed lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan to a promotional deal, describing their recent meeting as "just some breakfast." The denial comes amid speculation about Tsarukyan's promotional future following his rise in the UFC lightweight division.
Hearn, who was photographed in Hammersmith, England on September 30, 2026 during the announcement for the upcoming Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight, addressed the rumors directly. The Fury-Joshua bout is scheduled to stream live on Netflix on December 11, 2026.
Tsarukyan, a top-ranked UFC lightweight, has been linked with various promotional entities as his profile continues to grow in mixed martial arts. Hearn's Matchroom Boxing has expanded into MMA in recent years, but the promoter insists no contractual agreement was reached with the Armenian fighter.
