Promoter Eddie Hearn has expressed interest in signing free agent Shakur Stevenson to his Matchroom stable. However, he has also voiced concerns about Stevenson’s marketability and the potential lack of attractive fights for him. Hearn emphasizes the importance of not signing fighters to long-term deals without ensuring that there are significant matchups lined up for
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Eddie Hearn, the Matchroom promoter, is setting his sights on luring the talented boxer Shakur Stevenson under his wing. Attending the Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs. David Avanesyan event, Hearn is hoping to make Stevenson an offer that surpasses the $15 million proposed by Top Rank. He believes in Stevenson’s potential and is confident in his
Shakur Stevenson recently disclosed that he is contemplating signing as a free agent with either Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing or Mayweather Promotions. This decision comes after turning down a lucrative $15 million, five-fight offer from Top Rank, with whom he still harbors bitter feelings for not securing desired bouts against Vasily Lomachenko and Gervonta ‘Tank’
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, has an undefeated record of 21-0 with 10 KOs under his belt. However, promoter Eddie Hearn is skeptical of Stevenson’s potential star power due to his defensive fighting style. Hearn believes that in order to elevate Stevenson’s status, he will need to undergo a drastic transformation in his approach
In recent times, the world of boxing has been treated to some truly stacked fight cards, thanks in large part to the influx of money from Saudi Arabia. These events have provided fight fans with the bouts they have longed for and it seems this trend is only set to continue. The promise of exceptional
In a recent interview, promoter Eddie Hearn expressed his disappointment in rising boxer Dalton Smith for calling out EBU 140-lb champion Adam Azim instead of focusing on world titles. Hearn believes that Smith, at 27 years old, should be aiming for bigger fights against current world champions in the light welterweight division, like WBC belt-holder