SeanBrennan wrote: ↑15 Sep 2025, 05:32
I always think when Hearn said it could have gone either way, he’s knowing the other fighter lost
Of course, Hearn always comes off with the same nonsense. "I thought x fighter won the last couple of rounds" is another of his stock phrases. It worked out well for him in the end. A rematch and a world title. Donovan still marketable, Crocker has a title. Eddie a winner.
Donovan ain't marketable for much longer though. The fact that he couldn't beat Crocker in 2 tries means he's relegated to being an opponent for real stars now.
He'll either be carefully matched in the U.K. or he'll fight a World Class opponent, and lose. He'll never be a Top fighter. Top fighters beat the Crocker's of the World.
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑15 Sep 2025, 05:32
I always think when Hearn said it could have gone either way, he’s knowing the other fighter lost
Of course, Hearn always comes off with the same nonsense. "I thought x fighter won the last couple of rounds" is another of his stock phrases. It worked out well for him in the end. A rematch and a world title. Donovan still marketable, Crocker has a title. Eddie a winner.
Donovan ain't marketable for much longer though. The fact that he couldn't beat Crocker in 2 tries means he's relegated to being an opponent for real stars now.
He'll either be carefully matched in the U.K. or he'll fight a World Class opponent, and lose. He'll never be a Top fighter. Top fighters beat the Crocker's of the World.
I can't see him fighting a world class opponent any time soon. He showed he's better than a current world champion in 2 fights, but now has 2 losses and no titles. He's too high risk for little reward. Gonna have a long hard slog trying to find himself in a mandatory position
