Comments Thread For: Eddie Hearn Fires Back at Teofimo Lopez: 'He's F------ Completely Deluded'

[SteveM]

Hearn has some audacity saying that someone else lives on another planet or is deluded. This is the same guy that rates AJ a top 10 hw ever, said this week he believes AJ will be undisputed, told anyone who would listen that Callum Smith would ko beterbiev, and has fully defended a proven cheat in Connor Benn. This guy is in no position to question anyone’s level of delusion. Oh and not for nothing, that theater was rockin with NYC and Scottish brans for two vs Taylor. Probably the most lively crowd I’ve seen in theater for a fight and I’ve seen many.

I'm not here to defend the guy but the hate is unbelievable.

Him saying that about AJ and Smith - he's bound to isn't he? - he's a promoter - that's his job.

The Benn debacle is indefensible - same with Whyte (vs Rivas). Also the insinuations about Beterbiev's atypical test. and HGH levels is close to the knuckle - but I can see that as promoting as well - it got everyone talking.

I like Teo - but he is deluded. With that mess he has for a father it's a wonder Teo isn't more messed up himself. Teo calling himself the best at 140 but won't even mention Subrias and, hope I'm wrong, but him and Haney not getting made anytime soon.

All in all - Hearn has made his presence felt in American boxing - just like a flatulent and obese braggart in a shared taxi

[Jab jab boom]

However, none of the fighters you've mentioned are asking Eddie for large sums of money either but Teofimo Lopez is. He wants $20 Mil just to fight Devin Haney.

Your response and reaction to that request would be just the same as his and you know I'm right. Matchroom Sport would go bankrupt if they ever gave Teo that type of bread.

I don’t think he should get 20 mil but I’m assuming he’s going with the start high negotiation approach. Not for nothing but he probably sees that Hearn paid Canelo much more than that for him to face guys like fielding, smith, Saunders , and Yidilgrim. Not that Teo is on Canelo’s level but…..a fight with him and Haney will likely do better business than those matchups.

[Jab jab boom]

I'm not here to defend the guy but the hate is unbelievable.

Him saying that about AJ and Smith - he's bound to isn't he? - he's a promoter - that's his job.

The Benn debacle is indefensible - same with Whyte (vs Rivas). Also the insinuations about Beterbiev's atypical test. and HGH levels is close to the knuckle - but I can see that as promoting as well - it got everyone talking.

I like Teo - but he is deluded. With that mess he has for a father it's a wonder Teo isn't more messed up himself. Teo calling himself the best at 140 but won't even mention Subrias and, hope I'm wrong, but him and Haney not getting made anytime soon.

All in all - Hearn has made his presence felt in American boxing - just like a flatulent and obese braggart in a shared taxi

Promoting is one thing, taking people for idiots is another. Does anyone really believe that AJ is a top 10 hw ever? Does anyone really think he’s becoming undisputed when he’s already lost to Usyk twice? Did anyone really think Callum Smith would win by Ko (which he stated repeatedly)? Nah.

[4truth]

Think he's a bigger draw than Haney though. Imagine how Haney v Shakur would fail to sell...

If he's not, he certainly should be.

[MulaKO]

How’s this , they’re both fughin delusional
They deserve each other for wtv that gives
War of the bullchitters

[macmike100]

If he's not, he certainly should be.

Haney Shakur would be the most boring fight ever imaginal. They've both been exposed IMO. And yes, Lopez is delusional.

[messi807]

Think he's a bigger draw than Haney though. Imagine how Haney v Shakur would fail to sell...

Well, you’d be completely wrong. Haney’s consistently put up better viewership numbers, ticket sales & earns more each fight.

Shakur’s numbers are better than Teo’s too since both have been with Top Rank.

Maybe time to deal with reality?

[Oldskoolg]

They are actually both right about each other. But as I have always said, Hearn is better suited to be a wwf “manager” the way he feuds with boxers. I’ve never seen a promoter who openly beefed with boxers like this clown does. It just looks so childish and low class. Yet this man has scores of fans in the U.K. and in the usa among particular sub groups

[PunchyPotorff]

I don't really care all that much about what promoters say. They're selling fights, so they will go off
a deep end sometimes with their grandstanding. As for Lopez... his ego often is off the rails, and in
general he talks too much. Solid fighter, just too much of a big mouth. Looking forward to his next fight though.

[SteveM]

Promoting is one thing, taking people for idiots is another. Does anyone really believe that AJ is a top 10 hw ever? Does anyone really think he’s becoming undisputed when he’s already lost to Usyk twice? Did anyone really think Callum Smith would win by Ko (which he stated repeatedly)? Nah.

Does anyone really thin he's trying to convince hardcore fans to tune in? They will tune in regardless.