Eddie Hearn uses the Underlings to protect Anthony Joshua.

[john l]

Not really because many guys just don't have it in them to be a draw even if they're winning.

It's very obvious that they prefer certain fighters and want them to win more.

Brock Lesnar, Conor McGregor, Sage Northcutt, Paige Van Zandt, Ronda Rousey. These fighters were protected since day one because they either had the looks or could talk.

They matched Conor McGregor with stylistically favorable opponents on his way to the title and matched his stylistic threats against each other. Then they gave him a title shot in the next division immediately.

While on the other hand if there's someone who they don't think could ever become a draw they'll keep matching him up with killers and even if you go like 8-0 they still don't give you a title shot.

If you can talk or look good you'll get preferential treatment. If you don't speak English or can't play some WWE role, good luck ever getting a title shot unless you're some killer who can go like 15-0 against all the contenders.

Max Holloway had to go on a 10-0 streak to get the title shot, Yoel Romero was 8-0 in the UFC and didn't get it, Tony is on a 10-0 streak and still didn't get the title shot etc. Brock Lesnar got a title shot after being 1-1 in the UFC. Some fighters got title shots coming of a loss.

They deff have favs and not anywhere near an expert on MMA but they do match their fighter generaly tougher.And your right not everyone has in in them to be a star buy when you have both guys sooner or later somone will catch on with masses.They are starting to break their own rules more and more but still no one who beat one of their top 5 fighters PFP and not get another halfazzed big fight for five years(Rigo)

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

He used Tony Bellew to protect AJ from David Haye. He's trying to use Dillian Whyte to protect him from Deontay Wilder. And he's now trying to talk up Bellew fighting Tyson Fury. I'm getting sick and tired of hearing about Eddie Hearn thinking he runs the Heavyweight division.

It’s all about MONEY. Hearn is money grabbing scumbag just like his nonsensical father was. He wants to earn for himself before risking his companies cash cow. He has percentage deals with Bellew/Whyte, as opposed to whatever fee he gets off AJ, so would earn a lot more personally if they could get a major fight that would sell on PPV. That’s exactly why Haye had to fight Bellew first before getting the AJ payday.
The fact that brainwashed idiots actually support Hearn is pathetic! He’s full of ****. His interview on the boxing voice where he was exposed as a LIAR proves that.
AJ and Wilder BOTH want this fight but Hearn’s greed is preventing it from happening

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

If they are then they should have no problems beating Bellew or Whyte.

Let's face it, Hearn does have a point here. A fight with either Bellew or Whyte would build up a fight with Joshua in the UK.

If Wilder is good enough to take on Joshua he should run through Whyte easily and if the Super-HW Fury can't beat Bellew he should retire in shame.

Whyte is a gatekeeper who can promote fights with trash talk. He should have been a good fight for any elite HW wanting Joshua. Easy money and more build up and money for the Joshua payday.

I don't think Hearn is trying too hard to protect Joshua at all. He did match him with Klitschko after only 19 fights. The fight with Martin was a relative risk too since many people thought it was too early for Joshua to become the champ and some people actually thought that Martin might be legit.

Why should they have to fight Whyte or Bellew though?????
I hate this ****** argument that “it will help sell the fight if they win impressively”. Beating literally anyone in impressive fashion will help sell a fight, the truth of the matter is, a fight of the magnitude of AJ-Wilder or Fury-AJ doesn’t need any selling they are MEGA fights. The ONLY reason Hearn wants to make those fights is to line his own pockets.

[alexguiness]

He used Tony Bellew to protect AJ from David Haye. He's trying to use Dillian Whyte to protect him from Deontay Wilder. And he's now trying to talk up Bellew fighting Tyson Fury. I'm getting sick and tired of hearing about Eddie Hearn thinking he runs the Heavyweight division.

Its any interesting perspective to be fair.

But you could say that with the humble one in the Matchroom stable, Hearns does control alot of what fights are made in the division.

[LacedUp]

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[RedZmaja]

Why should they have to fight Whyte or Bellew though?????
I hate this ****** argument that “it will help sell the fight if they win impressively”. Beating literally anyone in impressive fashion will help sell a fight, the truth of the matter is, a fight of the magnitude of AJ-Wilder or Fury-AJ doesn’t need any selling they are MEGA fights. The ONLY reason Hearn wants to make those fights is to line his own pockets.

Whyte and Bellew are MASSIVE draws in the UK

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Whyte and Bellew are MASSIVE draws in the UK

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I’m assuming that is sarcasm

[Sid-Knee]

He used Tony Bellew to protect AJ from David Haye. He's trying to use Dillian Whyte to protect him from Deontay Wilder. And he's now trying to talk up Bellew fighting Tyson Fury. I'm getting sick and tired of hearing about Eddie Hearn thinking he runs the Heavyweight division.

More nonsense from you. You do know that it was Fury who called Bellew out don't you? And that Hearn had nothing to do with it?

Idiot.

[Earl-Hickey]

He used Tony Bellew to protect AJ from David Haye. He's trying to use Dillian Whyte to protect him from Deontay Wilder. And he's now trying to talk up Bellew fighting Tyson Fury. I'm getting sick and tired of hearing about Eddie Hearn thinking he runs the Heavyweight division.

Well tough **** because he DOES run the division and all you little haters are gonna have to just shut up and accept it because Hearn owns you all.

[RedZmaja]

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I’m assuming that is sarcasm

They're bigger draws than Wilder.

Whyte sold more PPVs than Wilder so far.

If Tony Bellew and Wilder fought.... Tony Bellew would be the A-side!