Michael Bisping has publicly criticized Eddie Hearn, calling his recent statements "absolute horse sh*t." The former UFC middleweight champion did not hold back in his rebuke of the prominent boxing promoter.
Michael Bisping has gone on the offensive against boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, publicly tearing into remarks made by the Matchroom chief and labeling them "absolute horse sh*t."
Bisping, the 47-year-old former UFC middleweight champion from England, wasted little time in making his displeasure known. The fighter known as "The Count" delivered a sharp, unfiltered rebuke of Hearn's recent statements, though he stopped short of softening his language for any audience.
The Mancunian holds a professional MMA record of 30 wins and 9 losses, and his credentials in combat sports are well established. During his fighting career, Bisping landed an average of 4.33 significant strikes per minute and completed 1.05 takedowns per 15 minutes of action — numbers that reflect the well-rounded, high-output style that carried him to the middleweight title. He fought out of an orthodox stance at six-foot-one with a 75-inch reach, and represented England throughout a career that made him one of the most recognized figures in MMA history.
Why it matters
- Bisping remains one of combat sports' most prominent voices, and his criticism of a figure as influential as Hearn carries weight across both MMA and boxing circles.
- Hearn is among the most powerful promoters in boxing, meaning any public dispute between the two draws attention from fans across both sports.
- The exchange highlights the ongoing friction that can surface between the MMA and boxing worlds when high-profile figures weigh in on each other's territory.
The specifics of Hearn's original comments that drew Bisping's ire were not detailed, but the former champion's response left little ambiguity about where he stands.
