Ex-world champion and current expert of the TV channel Sky Sports Johnny Nelson named promoter of the year. He thinks it’s Eddie Hearn from Matchroom Boxing.
In fact, Nelson’s choice is surprising, because in Britain it is commonly believed that in recent times Sky Sports wages a “cold war” against Hearn – began after he changed this channel to
DAZN streaming.
Now the main promoter Sky Sports is Briton Benjamin Shalom (boxer).
Opinion Nelson: “I have to say it’s Hearn. I have to say so, because you can’t argue against the truth. And I admit that Benjamin will not like it. In my opinion, he does a great job. And I am sure that his time will come, and very soon. But for now, Hearn is the first.”
“As for me, this year Eddie managed to organize some very cool not just local, but global events. I like his performance. She’s on some level. So whether you like my choice or not, Hearn remains number one. Although my choice is clearly not the hand of my employer. However, I give credit to Shalom – incredible progress, he has achieved a lot this year.
The other day, Nelson shared his opinion about Usyk’s potential rival: “Now everyone wants to fight him,” and he also talked about the Wilder-Ruiz fight: “Andy is stronger in pure boxing.”
Do you think it’s true that Usyk vs Fury may not take place at all? Johnny Nelson’s opinion.