Remember that “scandal” sucked out of your finger when promoter Eddie Hearn (Matchroom Boxing) was accused of racism after the words that the WBA World champion American lightweight Gervonta Davis (28-0, 26 KOs) is “a bad motherfucker who definitely cannot be called a deep thinker”?
So, Hearn stands his ground, is not going to make excuses or apologize. He’s fine
understands what happened: “Okay. And who exactly accused me of racism? Oh yeah… It was Leonard Ellerbee and Steven Espinosa. But it’s no secret that they are ready to use anything to try to turn people against me. This is their hobby. To say that in my phrase there was at least a hint of racism is already some kind of game and absurdity.
“I stand my ground. I don’t back down from a single word I say. I understand that sometimes it would be better to choose other words. But that doesn’t change the meaning, does it? I was asked about the fight between “Tank” and Ryan Garcia. And I answered that the chances are about equal. I said that Gervonta is in a winning position in terms of psychology. I said that he is not a deep thinker. What does it mean? That he enters the ring with bad intentions. He does not think for a long time, he does not worry about the possible consequences. He comes out with the thought “I’ll destroy you. Fuck you.” And that’s what I like about him,” says Hearn.
According to the promoter: “Garcia is completely different. He is not just a deep thinker. Sometimes he is too sensible. Such a thinker too. As for me, the “Tank” will have an advantage precisely because of this difference in approach. What else did I say? That “Tank” is not very eloquent? Perhaps another word should have been chosen. But in any case, what side is racism here? It’s true, he’s not very eloquent. But there are many. And not only in boxing. Most people are not very eloquent.”
Have you decided on the favorite of the Davis-Garcia fight? Regis Prograis has no doubts about the result. And the legendary coach Beristain shared his opinion – he talked about Ryan Garcia and his fight with Davis.