Eddie hears the names of two fighters he wants to promote
Eddie Hearn has worked with some of the biggest names in the sport, but there are still some elusive boxers that he wants to feature on his books at Matchroom Boxing.
The promoter from Essex guided Anthony Joshua from Olympic Gold to fame and world title. He has been open about the honor of working with Saul ‘Canelo’ Álvarez – the Mexican superstar who is considered by many to be the greatest boxer in the sport.
So who does the CEO of Matchroom Sport still want to work with?
During a Q&A session via his Instagram, Hearn was asked that very question. His answer, perhaps unsurprisingly to many who follow the sport, was either Terence Crawford or Gervonta Davis.
Crawford is considered by many to be one of the most aggressive fighters in boxing, and is on the verge of a superfight with Errol Spence Jr for the undisputed welterweight title.
Given his skill level, some fans claim that the undefeated boxer from Omaha was poorly promoted. He clearly feels the same way, ending his time under the Bob Arum Top Charts last year in a messy run that led to legal proceedings. It seems that Hearn feels he can give an extremely talented boxer the strength he deserves.
As for Davis, there aren’t many people in the boxing world who don’t want to work with him. He has proven himself to be a draw both in terms of fan attendance and pay-per-view buys, with an exciting fighting style that ends in extra time more often than not.
The ‘tank’ has been guided by Mayweather Promotions throughout his career, although his social media posts often hint at a bad relationship – that is, until they are broken. erase. Hearn had expressed interest in speaking with the Baltimore boxer before, but was quickly quashed when he received a cease-and-desist letter from Leonard Ellerbe and Mayweather Promotions.
Whether the British businessman is after ‘Bud’ and ‘Tank’ is another question, but in terms of promotional situations, neither seems out of reach.