Promoter Eddie Hearn is not confident in his ability to attend the upcoming heavyweight clash between WBC world champion Tyson Fury and mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte.
The fight take place on April 23 at Wembley Stadium.
Frank Warren, who co-promotes Fury, secured the promotional rights by beating out Hearn, who works with Whyte, at the WBC's purse bid.
Hearn is not involved with the promotion of the event, and he's not sure about his ability to attend - so he might get creative when it comes to being involved with the fight.
"I don't think I'm allowed [to attend the fight] but I might go in the corner. I was thinking about going in the corner and carrying the bucket, I would do that. I would put on a Dillian Whyte T-shirt and carry the bucket in the corner. Imagine the buys. Might double the buys, the announcement, 'Eddie Hearn to carry the bucket for Dillian Whyte,'" Hearn told Boxing Social.
Based on all of the ongoing behind the scenes bickering between the respective camps for Fury and Whyte, Hearn is actually relieved to be sitting on the sidelines for this event.
“There’s just loads of different problems to resolve. I don’t think it’s gonna affect the fight. But, to be honest with you, I’m so glad I’m not involved," Hearn told Talk Sport.
“Because I’ll just turn up or whatever I’ll do, tune in and watch it. Hopefully they both get in the ring and give everybody a great fight.”
Whyte has not taken part in any media functions to promote the event. According to Fury and his handlers, Whyte demanded additional compensation to promote the fight. Both sides do expect him to attend the fight week events.
