Let's be clear about two things:
(1) Eddie Hearn has never wanted AJ to fight Wilder because AJ is Eddie's golden goose. The longer Eddie can keep him away from Wilder, the greater AJ's expected earnings. AJ beating Wilder slightly increases his $ per-fight but AJ losing (especially if he gets laid out like Szpilka) KILLS his earning potential and $ per fight.
(2) Eddie is keeping his eyes on the prize: a contract for an undefeated AJ to fight an undefeated, washed up Tyson Fury with a rematch clause.
(1) Eddie Hearn has never wanted AJ to fight Wilder because AJ is Eddie's golden goose. The longer Eddie can keep him away from Wilder, the greater AJ's expected earnings. AJ beating Wilder slightly increases his $ per-fight but AJ losing (especially if he gets laid out like Szpilka) KILLS his earning potential and $ per fight.
(2) Eddie is keeping his eyes on the prize: a contract for an undefeated AJ to fight an undefeated, washed up Tyson Fury with a rematch clause.
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