Eddie Hearn
Posted: 18 Mar 2016, 09:06
I personally like Eddie, I think he has put boxing back on the map in the UK - more and more people are talking about boxing now, which I guess is a good thing and a bad thing - the casual boxing fans that think they know it all do irritate me a bit I have to admit, however, with more people talking about boxing creates a 'public demand' for big fights and Eddie does seem to make them happen - I don't believe not making Brook v Khan is completely his fault.
Every time I have been to a Matchroom event I have enjoyed it much more compared to other events. He isn't afraid in saying it how it is and explaining the truth to the fans - he openly admits if a fight he has made has not lived up to expectations, and I do enjoy the interviews he participates in, he does have good banter haha!
The things I'm not a huge fan of is, when he down talks other promoters and they ability to sell tickets or produce a good show. He has propelled Anthony Joshua onto the Box Office stage already (but according to the numbers, people will pay the fee to watch him.) - I personally don't think Joshua v Whyte for the British title is worthy for Box Office - bad blood between the pair or not.
Every time I have been to a Matchroom event I have enjoyed it much more compared to other events. He isn't afraid in saying it how it is and explaining the truth to the fans - he openly admits if a fight he has made has not lived up to expectations, and I do enjoy the interviews he participates in, he does have good banter haha!
The things I'm not a huge fan of is, when he down talks other promoters and they ability to sell tickets or produce a good show. He has propelled Anthony Joshua onto the Box Office stage already (but according to the numbers, people will pay the fee to watch him.) - I personally don't think Joshua v Whyte for the British title is worthy for Box Office - bad blood between the pair or not.