Anthony Joshua father lashed out at Eddie Hearn. Is the ship sinking?

I don’t know if many of you caught it due to the horrible stream but AJ father went nuts on Eddie Hearn and had to be restraint by his son. I know for sure those slavery remarks from Barry Hearn didn’t go over well with AJ Nigerian family but who knows what this could be over. Is it time for AJ to leave Hearn and become his own promoter? https://twitter.com/adzz100/status/1135050642848960514?s=21 His loud mouth doesn’t help AJ at all and it seems like he is an unlikable character which is not good for his fighters. I don’t think Hearn has the knowledge to operate on a high level yet like GBP and TopRank. He’s still learning maybe he should go back to Matchroom Boxing and regroup. Honestly, what do you think about this altercation? Edit: I have trouble posting videos so just click on the link. If one of my guys could inbox me the steps to posting a video I’d show my appreciation with some Green K.

Comments (11)

Street

I´m no Three Eye Raven but I bet it has to do with Hearn not disclosing that Ruiz was actually a real threat and that had everyone known about Ruiz´s potential AJ would have been more prepared for the fight. At the end of the day it´s AJ´s camp fault because a Champ should always be ready and never underestimate anyone.

7y ago

Idunnoshet

I actually thought it was a shaky stoppage also. The only reason I think the ref stopped it was because he wouldn’t take his hands off the ropes. Just saw the fight earlier . I agree with what you said about the stoppage being a bit early . But at the same time it didn't look as if AJ was gonna recover from the 3rd round anytime soon .

7y ago

Simurgh

IMO AJ’s career was run perfectly so far. Only questionable issue is Wilder fight and if Eddie could have immediately offer 25-30 mils. I believe Wilder would take it back then and fight would have been in the UK.

7y ago

sicko

Eddie's GREED is why AJ is even fighting in the US to begin with!

7y ago

THEFRESHBRAWLER

What is he mad about exactly? That should be the focus. Is he blaming Hearn because he gave a tough fight for his son? I have no idea that’s why I’m posting it to get you guys opinion. Maybe someone knows the background to this incident

7y ago

THEFRESHBRAWLER

Think he was pissed at it being stopped I actually thought it was a shaky stoppage also. The only reason I think the ref stopped it was because he wouldn’t take his hands off the ropes.

7y ago

THEFRESHBRAWLER

You must be kidding. AJ astronomical growth happened because of Hearn. Not kidding at all. They’ve both made each other great money. Let’s be honest Hearn would still be promoting fights on Sky if it wasn’t for AJ. He’s got much of his deals off the back of AJ.

7y ago

roxythecat

Think he was pissed at it being stopped

7y ago

TheCell8

I think it probably had to do with fighting a last minute opponent. He probably would've preferred for them to reschedule the fight at a different date or cancel it all together. AJ didn't look like he was in the best shape, might've been sick heading into the fight. It didn't help that their replacement beat him. But the reality is that you can't blame this on Hearn. He had a date, tickets were sold, promotion was done, they had their opponent and AJ had to show up and be a professional.

7y ago

Simurgh

You must be kidding. AJ astronomical growth happened because of Hearn.

7y ago

BreWall

What is he mad about exactly? That should be the focus. Is he blaming Hearn because he gave a tough fight for his son?

7y ago