ESPN: Eddie Hearn to 'put an offer together' for Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder fight

[oogiebe]

http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/2 ... ony-joshua

Make up your own minds. I call BS. (it's safer for my sanity).

[tiny_acres]

I pray it's next. It's the biggest fight that can be made

[gilgamesh]

There'll be a million "We're thinking about signing the fight" type articles before they sign the fight.

[tiny_acres]

At least a million. And predictions on why it won't be made.
I don't care what terms they decide on as long as they get it signed

[Like a Boss]

I pray it's next. It's the biggest fight that can be made

It is the biggest fight out there, Hearn says so himself. But I think you will need to do a lot of praying.

[tiny_acres]

I pray it's next. It's the biggest fight that can be made

It is the biggest fight out there, Hearn says so himself. But I think you will need to do a lot of praying.

I'm desperate I'm calling dial a prayer

[keirw]

I don't doubt that both fighters want the fight.

Now it is just down to both teams to agree the logostics and financials.

There will be a lot of posturing and misinformation from both sides and a lot of stirring the pot from media sources in the meantime.

There is absolutely no reason why the fight shouldn't be made this year.

[Oiky]

Hopefully all the bs and politics can be sorted out asap so they can get to it

[the_doctor]

I don't doubt that both fighters want the fight.

Now it is just down to both teams to agree the logostics and financials.

There will be a lot of posturing and misinformation from both sides and a lot of stirring the pot from media sources in the meantime.

There is absolutely no reason why the fight shouldn't be made this year.

If Wilder is happy to come to the UK (if needed) and has previously said he would accept 40% of the pot then it should happen because I think they are very reasonable terms.

It's a risk allowing them each to have an interim fight in the summer but it would allow Joshua to build his profile in the US so I can see the advantages of doing it that way.

[keirw]

I don't doubt that both fighters want the fight.

Now it is just down to both teams to agree the logostics and financials.

There will be a lot of posturing and misinformation from both sides and a lot of stirring the pot from media sources in the meantime.

There is absolutely no reason why the fight shouldn't be made this year.

If Wilder is happy to come to the UK (if needed) and has previously said he would accept 40% of the pot then it should happen because I think they are very reasonable terms.

It's a risk allowing them each to have an interim fight in the summer but it would allow Joshua to build his profile in the US so I can see the advantages of doing it that way.

What Wilder and Joshua say in public is irrelevant.

It is what Hearn, Finkel and Haymon say and do behind closed doors that decides if and when the fight takes place.

An interim fight makes sense from a purely financial viewpoint (which is why Hearn is so keen on the idea) but fans will find it hard to get excited about the likes of Miller, Whyte and Brezeale.

[SenorPipino]

All this bloviating....

It's much like Briggs and Fury. Plenty talk but no actual fight.

Just do it or STFU already.

[Badhusker]

Hearn talks in circles, and everything he says points to Wilder not being next. He is so full of shit his eyes have to be brown. If anyone actually believes Hearn is serious of wanting Wilder fight Joshua next, I seriously doubt your intelligence. Read the crap he has said in the last week. What bullshit. I guarantee he will give an offer that is low enough for Wilder to turn down, so he can say they have no choice but to fight someone else. He said in the article that the only way they would take an interim fight is if they have Wilder signed?

[DrizzyDyer93]

I don't trust Hearn, but Joshua is at the stage of his career now where he dictates the fight's he wants to make. It was evident that both Joshua's trainer (Rob Mcracken) and promoter (Eddie Hearn) did not want to take the Klitschko fight at the time, both are on record at saying the fight is happening two or three fights to early, but Joshua made the play and said make the fight. Eddie is in a tough position given the renegotiation with Joshua and his contract, and the fact there is a bidding war between Showtime and HBO means if Joshua wants this fight to happen next, ultimately it will.

[Evander]

It would be an epic fail if they made this the next fight.

[Bard of Boxrec]

Hearn talks in circles, and everything he says points to Wilder not being next. He is so full of poo his eyes have to be brown. If anyone actually believes Hearn is serious of wanting Wilder fight Joshua next, I seriously doubt your intelligence. Read the crap he has said in the last week. What bullshit. I guarantee he will give an offer that is low enough for Wilder to turn down, so he can say they have no choice but to fight someone else. He said in the article that the only way they would take an interim fight is if they have Wilder signed?

Part of a promoter's job is to protect the interests of his fighter. He's got the A-side in this negotiation and it's up to Wilder to come up with something sensible or go back to earning a fifth of what he would get vs Joshua.

I want to see the fight too but Wilder has to be reasonable. If he actually gets offered 40% he should bite Hearn's hand off.

[Rob3_142]

Hearn talks in circles, and everything he says points to Wilder not being next. He is so full of poo his eyes have to be brown. If anyone actually believes Hearn is serious of wanting Wilder fight Joshua next, I seriously doubt your intelligence. Read the crap he has said in the last week. What bullshit. I guarantee he will give an offer that is low enough for Wilder to turn down, so he can say they have no choice but to fight someone else. He said in the article that the only way they would take an interim fight is if they have Wilder signed?

You mean Hearn that delivered the Klitschko and Parker fights in good style? You're a hard man to please!

From a promoter perspective, it makes perfect sense for Wilder to fight Whyte in the UK, then Joshua. Whyte has a good reputation at hyping a fight with 'fake beef' which will raise the profile of Wilder to the British fans, setting up a super fight against Joshua.

If you're a business man (which you clearly are not) this is the move to make.

[apollo creed]

Hearn should make an offer for Wilder, if he beats Whyte in UK then he has a contractual guaranteed fight with AJ!

[greg]

..my understanding is that WBA have ordered Joshua to fight Povetkin and they have 30 days to negotiate ..Eddy should better take care of that first..

[Rob3_142]

..my understanding is that WBA have ordered Joshua to fight Povetkin and they have 30 days to negotiate ..Eddy should better take care of that first..

Eh?! Where's that come from? Source?

[Rob3_142]

Hearn should make an offer for Wilder, if he beats Whyte in UK then he has a contractual guaranteed fight with AJ!

That's what Wilder wanted, but Hearn said no.

[greg]

..my understanding is that WBA have ordered Joshua to fight Povetkin and they have 30 days to negotiate ..Eddy should better take care of that first..

Eh?! Where's that come from? Source?

..at this point according to Ryabinski but I've not rechecked it..

Link to his twitt:

[Rob3_142]

Hmmm I dunno about your Russian, but mine ain't that great!

[jamamb]

anyone seen ryabinsky on the pads? the man can box!

aj vs povetkins a good fight , im just realistic in thinking aj vs wilders not next

[Bard of Boxrec]

Hmmm I dunno about your Russian, but mine ain't that great!

Attention!
Today Povetkin is appointed mandatory challenger to Joshua for WBA !!!
The period of 150 days from today to the organization of the battle, the battle must occur. Joshua has no right to fight anyone with Sasha !!! 30 days to negotiate.!

If this went to purse bids, is there a good chance Hearn could lose? I remember when Wlad had to go to Russia to fight Povetkin after their enormous Russian bid.

Wherever it takes place though, Joshua is going to crush Povetkin.

[jamamb]

man, for how long hes been pro aj is gonna have such a good resume if he beats povetkin, and he will beat him by ko if it happens