Tom Aspinall's boxing flirtation risks UFC career with little upside, analysis suggests

Tom Aspinall's manager Eddie Hearn has drawn scrutiny for rhetoric suggesting a possible boxing crossover for the UFC heavyweight champion, with observers arguing the strategy serves Hearn's profile more than Aspinall's interests. At 33 with zero title defenses and a diminished finisher reputation following his performance against Serghei Spivac, Aspinall has limited leverage to negotiate higher pay or a temporary boxing release without risking being sidelined through the peak years of his contract. The concern is that public posturing could lead to a prolonged standoff with UFC management rather than any tangible career benefit.