Simon Jordan & Eddie Hearn - Talksport, Tues 21 March 11-12pm

[jameswilson]

Some "I'm a handsome millionaire" "I'm a handsomer, millionairer" ego battle there !

For some reason I doubt that Simon Jordan has a million quid in the bank.

[Monzon83]

Hearn did quite well considering he's obviously lying through his teeth about Conor's (and other boxers) drug usage.

Jordan's problem is he is a massive hypocrite, i've never seen him get that upset about Fury failing drug tests for Nandrolone as he is about Conor. Clearly doesn't want to discuss the elephant in the room which is all top boxers are juicing not just Benn.

I also thought Jordan came across at times as a very unpleasant, bitter little man. Being right at all costs is all very well but being a decent human being is more important and Jordan seems like somebody who you wouldn't piss on if he was on fire. You would probably chuck oil on him and think good riddance.

[Controversial]

Thought it was pretty crap, he didn’t press him on the failed tests, he probably wouldn’t have answered and said it’s not his place to comment etc but should’ve asked anyway

[joshj909]

Thought it was pretty crap, he didn’t press him on the failed tests, he probably wouldn’t have answered and said it’s not his place to comment etc but should’ve asked anyway

Jordan seemed more focused on a personal vendetta rather than actually pressing for the things he should have been pressing for.

[Controversial]

Thought it was pretty crap, he didn’t press him on the failed tests, he probably wouldn’t have answered and said it’s not his place to comment etc but should’ve asked anyway

Jordan seemed more focused on a personal vendetta rather than actually pressing for the things he should have been pressing for.

Yeah exactly, just seemed to be a point scoring exercise

[ashall2]

Just watched. Hearn gave Jordan plenty of opportunities to catch him out but Jordan failed to do so.

It comes down to this. Hearn urged Buatsi not to sign the Pascal contact because he wouldn’t sign up to VADA yet when Benn fails a test through VADA he claims it doesn’t count.

Can’t have it both ways.

[mickey1975]

Just watched. Hearn gave Jordan plenty of opportunities to catch him out Jordan failed to do so.

It comes down to this. Hearn urged Buatsi not to sign the Pascal contact because he wouldn’t sign up to VADA yet when Benn fails a test through VADA he claims it doesn’t count.

Can’t have it both ways.

He said he didn’t do that.

[maverick23]

Thought it was pretty crap, he didn’t press him on the failed tests, he probably wouldn’t have answered and said it’s not his place to comment etc but should’ve asked anyway

Jordan seemed more focused on a personal vendetta rather than actually pressing for the things he should have been pressing for.

That was my take too.

Eddie is rarely properly questioned and Jordan had the perfect chance to fire loads of tough questions at him. Instead he spent most of the time trying to score points and bicker which gave Eddie a bit of a free ride.

[maverick23]

Just watched. Hearn gave Jordan plenty of opportunities to catch him out Jordan failed to do so.

It comes down to this. Hearn urged Buatsi not to sign the Pascal contact because he wouldn’t sign up to VADA yet when Benn fails a test through VADA he claims it doesn’t count.

Can’t have it both ways.

Hearn always said it was Buatsi and his management that decided against the Pascal fight and he didn’t necessarily disagree as Pascal had previous failures.

[ashall2]

Just watched. Hearn gave Jordan plenty of opportunities to catch him out Jordan failed to do so.

It comes down to this. Hearn urged Buatsi not to sign the Pascal contact because he wouldn’t sign up to VADA yet when Benn fails a test through VADA he claims it doesn’t count.

Can’t have it both ways.

He said he didn’t do that.

‘I can’t let my fighter go into a fight without VADA testing in the contract’

*Benn fails a VADA test 2 weeks later*

‘VADA isn’t recognised bla bla’

[Controversial]

Just watched. Hearn gave Jordan plenty of opportunities to catch him out Jordan failed to do so.

It comes down to this. Hearn urged Buatsi not to sign the Pascal contact because he wouldn’t sign up to VADA yet when Benn fails a test through VADA he claims it doesn’t count.

Can’t have it both ways.

He said he didn’t do that.

‘I can’t let my fighter go into a fight without VADA testing in the contract’

*Benn fails a VADA test 2 weeks later*

‘VADA isn’t recognised bla bla’

He should’ve played this to him and asked him to explain the difference

[Nightmare Roy]

He said he didn’t do that.

‘I can’t let my fighter go into a fight without VADA testing in the contract’

*Benn fails a VADA test 2 weeks later*

‘VADA isn’t recognised bla bla’

He should’ve played this to him and asked him to explain the difference

There is a massive difference, one is signed to him and he wants to recoup his investment

[Frostieballs]

I think you are all being a bit harsh on Jordan.

Eddie started the personal attacks weeks ago - jibes about Jordan’s businesses/hair/earrings etc.

He also put all of the questions mentioned above to him. Eddie had a catch all answer - legally I couldn’t do anything…. It’s down to the Board. (He also gave an explanation on Buatsi, albeit a lie).

Both Jordan and White held Eddie to account on the key point as I mentioned before…..

Why didn’t you pull the fight? They didn’t believe - and neither do I - that he couldn’t have found a disrepute clause to call it off.

They also strongly stated it was immoral to promote Benn again until he has been cleared.

I think you are all a bit guilty (understandably being boxing fans) of worrying about the minutiae. Their focus is on addressing the points the general sports fan would ask.

[lefthook82]

Nobody that I heard had questioned Hearn on the morality of putting this fight on.

I wouldn't be surprised if Benn doesn't fight until this is settled. Using the WBC clearing him, even though you don't agree with their reasons for doing so, is not going to wash I feel.

[Frostieballs]

Nobody that I heard had questioned Hearn on the morality of putting this fight on.

I wouldn't be surprised if Benn doesn't fight until this is settled. Using the WBC clearing him, even though you don't agree with their reasons for doing so, is not going to wash I feel.

You can’t have listened to the whole 90 minutes then mate. He was asked several times why he didn’t pull the fight as he had an obligation to do so in light of a failed test.

He also stated he wanted to promote Benn and would do so - and used the WBC clearance as a justification. He even mentioned Eubank, Pac and Brook as opponents.

At that point the world immoral was definitely used.

[lefthook82]

Nobody that I heard had questioned Hearn on the morality of putting this fight on.

I wouldn't be surprised if Benn doesn't fight until this is settled. Using the WBC clearing him, even though you don't agree with their reasons for doing so, is not going to wash I feel.

You can’t have listened to the whole 90 minutes then mate. He was asked several times why he didn’t pull the fight as he had an obligation to do so in light of a failed test.

He also stated he wanted to promote Benn and would do so - and used the WBC clearance as a justification. He even mentioned Eubank, Pac and Brook as opponents.

At that point the world immoral was definitely used.

Sorry I realise my post was terribly written.

My first sentence was referring to people other than Simon Jordan. Alot of discourse about this is that nothing was said that hadn't been asked before and I was just pointing out that nobody had asked Hearn about the moral position of putting this fight on.

[coneye]

In the words of Shane Fury , IT IS WHAT IT IS .
Alls i took from that is wash , rinse , repeat weve heard it all before , Hearn should of been a lawyer he uses technicalities to get out of hard questions and accusations , its the boards fault they pull the fights not me i can't legally ect ect .

Jordan takes the moral high ground wants to be the sports version of Peirs Morgan , no nonsence call it has you see it , but unfortunatly gets flustered angry and at times beligerant gets a point in his head and when it does'nt work fails to go around the wall and trap him another way looks to me frustrated and angry , Edie cool and calm has usual with a answer for everything .

You really want the truth and a good argument , get rid of Jordan and put Fwank in his place , two expert bullshitters together

[Frostieballs]

Nobody that I heard had questioned Hearn on the morality of putting this fight on.

I wouldn't be surprised if Benn doesn't fight until this is settled. Using the WBC clearing him, even though you don't agree with their reasons for doing so, is not going to wash I feel.

You can’t have listened to the whole 90 minutes then mate. He was asked several times why he didn’t pull the fight as he had an obligation to do so in light of a failed test.

He also stated he wanted to promote Benn and would do so - and used the WBC clearance as a justification. He even mentioned Eubank, Pac and Brook as opponents.

At that point the world immoral was definitely used.

Sorry I realise my post was terribly written.

My first sentence was referring to people other than Simon Jordan. Alot of discourse about this is that nothing was said that hadn't been asked before and I was just pointing out that nobody had asked Hearn about the moral position of putting this fight on.

Ah I see. Nice one!

[coneye]

Nobody that I heard had questioned Hearn on the morality of putting this fight on.

I wouldn't be surprised if Benn doesn't fight until this is settled. Using the WBC clearing him, even though you don't agree with their reasons for doing so, is not going to wash I feel.

You can’t have listened to the whole 90 minutes then mate. He was asked several times why he didn’t pull the fight as he had an obligation to do so in light of a failed test.

He also stated he wanted to promote Benn and would do so - and used the WBC clearance as a justification. He even mentioned Eubank, Pac and Brook as opponents.

At that point the world immoral was definitely used.

Sorry I realise my post was terribly written.

My first sentence was referring to people other than Simon Jordan. Alot of discourse about this is that nothing was said that hadn't been asked before and I was just pointing out that nobody had asked Hearn about the moral position of putting this fight on.

Don't think Hearn does Moral , to him boxing is a buisness nothing more nothing less , its also one that enables him to push himself and his ego , and whats more he is VERY GOOD at it , just look at the profit matchroom made that someone posted , but morals don't come into it , far has he's concerned its all about money and profit and his own ego , You can't tell me Hearn does'nt know Benn is on the juice you only have to look at benn , his physice his raging , his attitude and the new found power and strenght not too mention failed tests .

Yet Hearn still looks for aging way past it fighters to put him in with , and you know what i suspect deep down Hearn is rubbing his hands together with glee , thats why he's standing by Benn , they will fook off and fight elswhere and sell big PPV numbers win win for Hearn ,

Make no bones about it if Hearn was a developer , your granny would be kicked out on her arse of the flat she's lived in for 60 years so he could build an apartment block there ,

Morals don't come anywhere near it , he does'nt give a shit any of Benns past victims could of been hurt , anymore than he gives a shit wether Eubank draining to a skeleton gets hurt ,, numbers and money is the only objective he has

[golden_labrador]

was listening on the motorway and it reminded me of the old Caesar the Geezer years.



The best parts were where it descended into punch and judy, yes it is, no it isn't etc, with long silences then more of it

Jordan would be better if he hadn't swallowed an incorrect thesaurus. Was like listening to Russell Brand at times.

But he's right about Eddie - snake oil salesman. And that's kinda necessary in boxing, à la P.T.Barnum etc.

And the point about a juiced-up boxer killing an opponent is obviously valid, but if almost everyone is doing it but not getting caught, is it moot? and we're continuing to watch whilst aware this is _probably_ the case.

so 'morally' is ambiguous here.

[Ruthless-RKO]