By Bill "Two Scoops" Emes
Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport is on a roll when it comes to matching his talent against fighters who are managed/advised by Al Haymon.
In less than a year, Hearn's fighters have been involved in several key matches with Haymon-managed opponents.
Last year, Kell Brook traveled to the United States to capture the IBF welterweight title from Shawn Porter. Brook defended his belt against another Haymon fighter, Jo Jo Dan, and crushed him. Then a few weeks ago Jamie McDonnell upset the undefeated record of Tomoki Kameda. And then of course last night in Boston, James DeGale won a twelve round unanimous decision over Andre Dirrell to capture the vacant IBF super middleweight title.
The sole blemish for Hearn, also a few weeks ago, is when Omar Figueroa won a decision over Ricky Burns.
"I've got a great record against Al Haymon fighters right now. I'll send him another email tonight, because we've had Kell Brook against Shawn Porter, Kell Brook against Jo Jo Dan, Jamie McDonnell against Tomoki Kameda, Ricky Burns against Omar Figueroa - that's one they won - that's three one to me. And then tonight. I'm 4-1 up. I'm sure that will change but for now I'm going to have a beer and enjoy the success," Hearn told BoxingScene.com.