AJ 25th June

[Stuarty]

Just announced on Sky that AJs first defence will be June 25th and not July 9th. Think we all knew that Hearn was just blethering stale pish when he first made that statement but there you go. Opponent still under consideration and no venue named as of yet I don't think? Not too long to wait.

[mickey1975]

The O2. It's been known all along, Camp Eddie was just winding everyone up.

[Stuarty]

The O2. It's been known all along, Camp Eddie was just winding everyone up.

He's a big dick licker that lad

[tigermoth87]

I know it's gonna be Scott.

I nearly typed Sprott by accident but even he I think wouldn't go down as easy.

[Rob3_142]

I know it's gonna be Scott.

I nearly typed Sprott by accident but even he I think wouldn't go down as easy.

What a disappointing fight that would be.

[rio]

Breazeale is a new name eddie keeps mentioning. Would not mind him over the others mentioned to be fair. Will still get knocked out in under 3 tho. Big lad with a lunch and was at the same Olympics as Joshua.

[Stuarty]

Breazeale is a new name eddie keeps mentioning. Would not mind him over the others mentioned to be fair. Will still get knocked out in under 3 tho. Big lad with a lunch and was at the same Olympics as Joshua.

Not seen him fight but I wouldn't mind this as a first defence. Fellow undefeated Olympian coming off a decent win and as you say, can punch. If it turns out to be Scott then that's a major let down.

[jamesmcdonnell]

I know it's gonna be Scott.

I nearly typed Sprott by accident but even he I think wouldn't go down as easy.

Sprott would be out of there quicker than a house burglar. It would be a terrible fight.

[Stuarty]

I know it's gonna be Scott.

I nearly typed Sprott by accident but even he I think wouldn't go down as easy.

He's not in the top 15. I know that hasn't stopped such fights before but it's looking likely it won't be Scott thank fukk!

[asdfjkl]

I also thought it would became Scott, but when I watch what the IBF wants I see that the highest ranked American next to Charles Martin is Breazeale, then Molina, then Miller. All of them would be disappointing matches, that's not AJ's fould, but IBF's fould.

I hoped for the winner of Takam/Parker, but I guess we'll have to wait for that.

[Dixonian]

I know it's gonna be Scott.

I nearly typed Sprott by accident but even he I think wouldn't go down as easy.

Sprott would be out of there quicker than a house burglar. It would be a terrible fight.

You do both know this fight happened, right? Mind you... you're forgiven for forgetting!

[jamesmcdonnell]

I know it's gonna be Scott.

I nearly typed Sprott by accident but even he I think wouldn't go down as easy.

Sprott would be out of there quicker than a house burglar. It would be a terrible fight.

You do both know this fight happened, right? Mind you... you're forgiven for forgetting!

Jesus, how embarrassing....hahaha!

[Dixonian]

Sprott would be out of there quicker than a house burglar. It would be a terrible fight.

You do both know this fight happened, right? Mind you... you're forgiven for forgetting!

Jesus, how embarrassing....hahaha!

At least you got the post-fight prediction right, though

[rio]

Breazeale is a new name eddie keeps mentioning. Would not mind him over the others mentioned to be fair. Will still get knocked out in under 3 tho. Big lad with punch and was at the same Olympics as Joshua.

[crusader]

I don't think Breazeale would be a step up from Martin. He's big and has some grinding strength (I highly doubt he hits AJ enough to make it count) but he's painfully slow and clumsy, and Hughie's next opponent deserved a draw against him IMO.

That said, I suppose he's sellable to casuals given that he's towering, unbeaten, and a former American Olympian (jesus, how bad was the quality of American HWs at the time?). He and Joshua also both have a Showtime connection in the US.

[Stuarty]

I don't think Breazeale would be a step up from Martin. He's big and has some grinding strength (I highly doubt he hits AJ enough to make it count) but he's painfully slow and clumsy, and Hughie's next opponent deserved a draw against him IMO.

That said, I suppose he's sellable to casuals and given that he's towering, unbeaten, and a former American Olympian (jesus, how bad was the quality of American HWs at the time?). He and Joshua also both have a Showtime connection in the US.

Big A-Force got a gold for us so maybe they weren't that bad?

[rossij8]

If England win the group in Euro's, I think they will be playing the next round that night

Not good for PPV figures IMO

[Coco]

I'm reading Molina then a Whyte rematch.
The Hearns are sticking to the formula they which they used on Chris Eubank.

[ashedward]

If England win the group in Euro's, I think they will be playing the next round that night

Not good for PPV figures IMO

At 5pm I think which would work out well with people making an evening/night of it.If we finish 3rd in the group we could be playing at 8 which would be more of a problem

[rossij8]

If England win the group in Euro's, I think they will be playing the next round that night

Not good for PPV figures IMO

At 5pm I think which would work out well with people making an evening/night of it.If we finish 3rd in the group we could be playing at 8 which would be more of a problem

Ah well spotted - I reckon they've gambled on first or second place (Monday KO) in group, not expecting a 3rd place, but you never know with England

Could be a good evening - I'll be rat arsed by the time AJ comes on

[tony1234]

Bit risky doing a PPV card during the Euros. Not only will Hearn find it harder to get publicity especially if England are doing well but a lot of ticket buyers will be in France at the same time.

No doubt all tickets will be sold in 4 seconds to appear on Stub Hub in their thousands seconds later.

[Rob3_142]

They might have to resort to selling tickets on the door if they get Breazeale of Molina in as his opposition...

[mickey1975]

They might have to resort to selling tickets on the door if they get Breazeale of Molina in as his opposition...

They won't, they'll go quicker than the Fury tickets.

[keithmoonhangover]

Breazeale is a new name eddie keeps mentioning. Would not mind him over the others mentioned to be fair. Will still get knocked out in under 3 tho. Big lad with a lunch and was at the same Olympics as Joshua.

Not seen him fight but I wouldn't mind this as a first defence. Fellow undefeated Olympian coming off a decent win and as you say, can punch. If it turns out to be Scott then that's a major let down.

I like Breaseale, but he looked awful in his last fight. AJ would put him to sleep inside 3 rounds.

[keithmoonhangover]

I'm reading Molina then a Whyte rematch.
The Hearns are sticking to the formula they which they used on Chris Eubank.

It served them well then. I hope they keep AJ busy.