Tom Aspinall's manager Eddie Hearn risks fighter's career with UFC standoff, analysis suggests

A closer look at Tom Aspinall's situation reveals the heavyweight champion, now 33, has made zero title defenses and his reputation took a hit in his bout against Ciryl Gane, while an ongoing dispute with UFC management raises the prospect of him sitting out his peak years. Aspinall's manager Eddie Hearn has floated the idea of a boxing crossover, but analysts note that Aspinall has no boxing profile and no realistic path to sustained big-money bouts in that sport. With Aspinall's UFC contract running for at least another two years, the most likely outcome of continued friction with the promotion is an extended period of inactivity.