Eddie Hearn: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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(Credit: Sky Sports Boxing) April 26th will bring us a blockbuster British showdown as Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will finally meet in the ring to settle their feud which also carries the burden of their fathers rivalry.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Eddie Hearn In Talks For Callum Smith’s Next Opponent

Callum Smith is eyeing a big fight under the stewardship of Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. Smith was able to bury his defeat to Artur Beterbiev early last year with wins coming against Carlos Galvan and Joshua Buatsi, and took his title to become WBO’s interim light heavyweight champion.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / April 23

Eddie Hearn takes surprise jab at the UFC for their lack of current stars

According to Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, the UFC has been having a problem recently regarding its lack of stars. Over the last few years, the UFC has grown exponentially and has become a huge rival to the sport of boxing, with a big portion of the combat sports world preferring the UFC product.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / April 23

Hearn Denies Shakur Has Left Matchroom – ‘Fake News’

Eddie Hearn has denied suggestions that Shakur Stevenson has left Matchroom Boxing for his next fight. Shakur joined Matchroom after leaving Top Rank in a two-fight deal.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 22

Eddie Hearn Responds to Shakur Stevenson Leaving Matchroom Rumours

The promotional future of Shakur Stevenson has been a talking point in the media this week with rumours surfacing that he had opted out of the second fight of his Matchroom boxing deal and his manager James Prince has hired Lou DiBella as his promoter.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Shakur Stevenson Ditches Eddie Hearn For Lou Dibella

Shakur Stevenson (23-0, 11 KOs) has reportedly changed camp as the WBC lightweight champ has decided to shift from Matchroom Boxing just after one fight with the promoters.

Matchroom Boxing Signs Partnership Deal With Fuelhub

Eddie Hearn from Matchroom Boxing has signed a deal with premium meal delivery services provider FuelHub, owned by Michelle and James Laithwaite. This deal will see FuelHub become Matchroom Boxing’s official nutrition partner and will be involved in the supply of all weekly premium meal prep to the staff in the HQ in Essex.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 17

Eddie Hearn Targets Unification Fight for Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez

Dan Rafael has revealed via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack that Bam Rodriguez next fight is being worked on by Eddie Hearn. Matchroom is aiming to make it a unification bout, with Rodriguez (WBC champ) lined up to face WBO super flyweight champion Phumelele Cafu.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Eddie Hearn And Boots Ready For Brian Norman Jr. For WBO Welterweight Title

After the impressive performance Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis showed during his fight against Eimantas Stanionis in Atlantic City, Boots is faced with the challenge of either going up in weight class or challenging for the remaining belts in his rise to undisputed.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 12

Eddie Hearn Confirms PBC Talks: ‘We Are Actively Working Together’

Matchroom Boxing continues to be at the forefront of making many great fights in the boxing world. Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn, while in Atlantic

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 12

David Haye fought a timid Olympic Gold medallist in Eddie Hearn’s worst night on the job

Eddie Hearn has been at the helm of some of the greatest events in boxing, but has also been involved in one of the worst, early in his promoting career.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 12

Eddie Hearn Reveals Priorities for Jaron Ennis Ahead of Unification Bout

Jaron Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) vs Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs) will headline a Matchroom Boxing card on April 12 at the Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City. The entire Ennis vs Stanionis card will be shown live on DAZN in over 200 countries.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / April 4

Hearn And Warren Hopeful Of Fury vs. AJ

Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren are still hopeful of a Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight. The fight looked likely after Fury’s consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, as Joshua had also suffered a defeat to Daniel Dubois.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 2

Eddie Hearn ‘couldn’t believe it’ when former world champion rejected seven-figure fight offer before retired

Eddie Hearn has been at the top of the boxing world for a long time, so not a lot shocks the man. Since taking over the reins from his father Barry, Eddie Hearn has gone on to be a major figure in the boxing world, promoting the likes of Katie Taylor and Anthony Joshua.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / April 1

Eddie Hearn And Jake Paul Settle Their Lawsuit

Eddie Hearn and Jake Paul’s lawsuit has now been settled after both sides agreed to dismiss it. The legal battle started after The Problem Child alleged that Hearn had bribed the judges in the following two bouts.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 14

Edgar Berlanga Blames Eddie Hearn For Missed Title Shot Against William Scull

Edgar Berlanga (22-1, 17 KOs) Recently took shots at promoter Eddie Hearn, holding him responsible for failing to secure a fight against IBF super middleweight champion William Scull—an opportunity Berlanga believes would have fast-tracked a rematch with Canelo Alvarez in September.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Eddie Hearn's Prediction for Boxing Commission's Decision on Davis-Roach Fight

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has shared his thoughts on the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC)'s review of the controversial fight between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach. Hearn doesn't think the NYSAC will overturn the outcome of the fight, which ended in a majority draw, but expects a rematch to take place.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 1

Gervonta Davis listed among top boxing stars who Eddie Hearn says hate him most

Eddie Hearn has named Gervonta Davis among a list of the fighter who dislike his brash brand of promoting the most in boxing. The Matchroom Boxing boss is one of the most controversial figures in the promotional game, and has made plenty of enemies in his pursuit of major events.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / February 28

Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano trilogy won’t be in Croke Park as Eddie Hearn confirms location

Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s highly-anticipated trilogy won’t come to Dublin’s Croke Park this year. The pair initially headlined an historic sold out Madison Square Garden in April 2022, breaking gate and viewership records for women’s boxing.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / February 24

Eddie Hearn reveals what Dmitry Bivol told him after win over Artur Beterbiev hands him long sought-after record

This past Saturday, Dmitry Bivol avenged his 2024 loss against Artur Beterbiev after an incredible 12-round back-and-forth war. Last October, Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev met for the first time when they clashed in Saudi Arabia for the undisputed Light Heavyweight title.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / February 20

Eddie Hearn lists his surprising top 5 greatest fights of all time

Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has been in attendance for some incredible fights over the years but he has narrowed down his top five of all time. On his way to becoming one of the more widely recognized promoters in boxing, Eddie Hearn has been in attendance for many fights that will go down in the history of the sport.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / February 20

'I watched him in the Premier League the other night and he’s also a showman' - PDC chairman Eddie Hearn 'fascinated' by rise of Luke Littler

The money involved in darts has only been growing over recent years. Because of this, PDC chairman Eddie Hearn is convinced that Luke Littler could amass a massive fortune if he remains dedicated to the sport in the coming years.