Top British promoter Eddie Hearn (Matchroom) came out in
live social network Instagram, where he answered the questions of his subscribers.
The functionary gave his comments and answered questions about the former heavyweight champion (over 90.7 kg) from Britain Anthony Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs), the absolute champion of the second middleweight (up to 76.2 kg) from Mexico Canelo Alvarez (58-2-2, 39 KOs), WBA super champion in light heavyweight (up to 79.4 kg) Russian Dmitry Bivol (21-0, 11 KOs), heavyweight prospect from Croatia Filipe Hrgovic (15-0, 12 KOs ) and other fighters.
Does Franklin deserve a rematch?
“I think it was a close fight. I believe that Dillian (White) won the tenth, eleventh, twelfth rounds, which gave him the advantage. But I understand why people think the score could have been different.
How is Conor Benn doing?
– He is fine. Hearing ahead. You will hear news about it soon.
What do you think about the situation with Spence and Crawford?
“I think this fight is not as big as people think. If it was like that, it would be organized. But it’s an amazing fight, one of the best in boxing, I think. Let’s hope it gets organized.
– Who better to fight Joe Joyce in the next fight?
– A good fight will be with Martin Bakole.
- If not Usyk, then Joyce. Fury ordered a spare tire from the promoter
— A few questions about John Ryder.
“I’m in seventh heaven with John Ryder. I am very sick for him. He is the mandatory challenger for Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and we would like to make this fight next. I’ll be seeing Eddie Reynoso this weekend. Let’s hope we do it.
“We want to see Joshua revive.
You will see Joshua’s rebirth. Trust me, there’s still a lot left in this young man.
When will Bam Rodriguez fight?
“It looks like Rodriguez will be fighting next March for the WBO flyweight title.
Thoughts on Justice Honey, the Australian heavyweight?
“I think he is a talented heavyweight. A little small, but very talented.
When will Joshua return?
– We are working on it now. I think we expect it to be at the end of March or the first week of April.
— What about Hrgovic?
– Hrgovic is a mandatory contender for Oleksandr Usyk. He expects what will happen to it.
- Bashir: Usyk takes Hrgovic to school, puts on a diaper and sends him home
Is there a chance to bring Canelo to the UK?
“I would love to do Canelo vs Ryder here in Britain.
– Bivol – Beterbiev?
– Bivol – Beterbiev – an excellent duel. You guys tell me who will win. For me Dmitry Bivol is the best light heavyweight in the world.
– Fury – Chisora, who is your favorite?
“I have to say, obviously Fury is a big favourite, but Chisora is ready and he will give everything.
– What are good fights for Fabio Wardley?
“There are a lot of fights for him. I think now is the key moment to make him the headliner of the show and just continue to develop his career.
Was it a stressful year, Eddie?
Yes, it was a stressful year indeed. And there is.
Will Otto Wallin be a good comeback fight for Joshua?
– Actually, yes. Otto Valin is a good fighter. He’s definitely one of the contenders.
— Charlo – Bivol?
I saw it, but not likely.
Will White be another fighter against Joshua?
Good question, and the answer is yes.
— Smith or Bivol?
Callum Smith vs Dmitry Bivol is a great fight.
- Bivol replied to Canelo: “It’s a category, it’s a camp, it’s a hand…”