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Dana White says Eddie Hearn’s negative, “politician-like” reaction to Zuffa Boxing’s UFC-style launch shows fear of a new promotional model, as Zuffa gears up for its Paramount+ debut with Callum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo and the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act looming in Congress.
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn mourns the loss of Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele, close friends of Anthony Joshua, who died in a car crash in Nigeria. Joshua, who was also involved but unharmed, is deeply affected, and the incident has drawn condolences from the boxing community. Investigations are ongoing.
Eddie Hearn expressed concern over Jake Paul's future after his recent boxing match with Anthony Joshua, where Paul suffered a broken jaw and may never fight again. Hearn also dismissed rumors of a premeditated outcome, confirming the fight was genuine. Paul's injury could sideline him for a long time, but his willingness to fight a seasoned boxer suggests he might return in the future.
Eddie Hearn suggests a fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul could be highly lucrative but potentially dangerous, with Joshua's team not keen on the matchup due to safety concerns. Paul, with a mixed record but notable wins, is gaining respect in the boxing world, and a bout with Joshua remains a possibility, though not a priority for Joshua himself.
Former UFC star Molly McCann has signed with Matchroom Boxing, transitioning from MMA to pursue a career in boxing, marking a new chapter in her combat sports journey.
Jack Catterall avenged his previous loss to Josh Taylor with a unanimous decision win, but promoter Bob Arum erupted over the scorecards, calling them a disgrace and arguing that Taylor deserved the victory. Despite the controversy, Eddie Hearn agreed that Catterall was the rightful winner. Catterall expressed disappointment that no titles were on the line but felt vindicated by the win.
Eddie Hearn praises Anthony Joshua's dominant knockout of Francis Ngannou, asserting Joshua's status as the best heavyweight boxer. Hearn believes Ngannou can find success in boxing but warns against frequent knockouts, emphasizing the contrast between elite-level boxing and MMA.
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn believes the UFC should do whatever it takes to bring Conor McGregor back into the cage, emphasizing McGregor's ability to generate enthusiasm and business value for the sport. Hearn, who has a relationship with McGregor, suggests that the UFC should be willing to accept less money in negotiations to secure McGregor's return, citing the intangible benefits he brings to the sport. While acknowledging McGregor's tough negotiating stance, Hearn believes that McGregor's impact on the UFC makes the effort worthwhile.
Edgar Berlanga scored a sixth-round knockout against Padraig McCrory, marking his first KO since 2020 and potentially putting him in the running for a fight against Canelo Alvarez. Despite a slow start and intentional defensive approach, Berlanga's relentless right hands ultimately led to McCrory's defeat. Both Berlanga and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, expressed confidence in the possibility of a matchup with Alvarez, with Hearn suggesting a potential fight in May or September.
Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn expressed shock and admiration for Francis Ngannou's performance against Tyson Fury in their controversial split decision fight, stating that Ngannou should be celebrated for nearly defeating the world heavyweight champion in his professional boxing debut. Hearn praised Ngannou's ability to nullify Fury's tactics and highlighted Fury's apparent fear and lack of engagement during the fight. Hearn believes that the result has tainted Fury's legacy and diminished the value of his anticipated bout against Oleksandr Usyk, suggesting that a rematch with Ngannou would be more compelling. Despite the controversy, Hearn sees the fight as a win for both boxing and MMA, as it has generated significant attention and elevated Ngannou's status in both sports.
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn criticizes Tyson Fury's performance against Francis Ngannou, stating that both fighters looked inexperienced. Despite being the heavy favorite, Fury was knocked down by Ngannou in the third round. Hearn suggests that Ngannou deserves a rematch with Fury, but also proposes that his fighter Anthony Joshua could face either Fury or Ngannou. Hearn believes the outcome of the fight has created chaos in the boxing world.
Canelo Alvarez discusses his contract and relationship with Al Haymon, expressing his satisfaction with joining Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) and praising the quality of fighters in the PBC stable. Alvarez's first fight under the new deal will be against Jermell Charlo on September 30. He also acknowledges his positive experience working with Eddie Hearn and expresses openness to potentially working with him again in the future.
Promoter Eddie Hearn expects WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in an exhibition bout as his next fight, despite the desire for an undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury's co-promoter, Frank Warren, confirmed that the Fury vs. Usyk clash will not happen in 2024. Hearn has heard rumors of the Fury-Ngannou exhibition, which may have modified rules with no knockdowns counted. Fury has been out of the ring since December 2022, and attempts to secure an opponent for the first half of 2023 have failed.
Eddie Hearn wants Gennadiy Golovkin to be the next opponent for Edgar Berlanga, following his victory over Jason Quigley. Hearn needs a big name to help sellout the big room at Madison Square Garden for Berlanga’s fight on DAZN, and he sees Golovkin as ideal for that purpose. Berlanga needs wins over notable opposition to motivate Canelo Alvarez to fight him in 2024. However, Berlanga has looked poor in his previous fights, and Golovkin is still dangerous.
Eddie Hearn, head of Matchroom Sport, believes that the upcoming boxing match between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will be a mismatch and won't go four rounds. Hearn gave a less-than-stellar review of Diaz's skills ahead of the ex-UFC star's pugilistic debut against Paul on Aug. 5, citing Diaz's padwork as evidence. Despite Diaz's machine-gun boxing acumen in MMA, Hearn is confident that it won't translate to professional boxing.