Eddie Hearn has finally issued his response to WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder’s recent inflammatory comments following his recent emphatic knockout against Cuba’s previously undefeated Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz.
“It’s outrageous really;” Hearn commented.
Hearn hasn’t taken offence to the comments. Instead, the face of Matchroom Boxing claims explained and detailed why those comments have no truth whatsoever in them.
Hearn argued that what he is doing cannot in any way be seen as ‘milking’ Joshua. Furthermore, Hearn suggested that basically, he works for Joshua, not the other way around.
“I like some fighters comments, specifically Ishe Smith, who came out and said ‘if making $20 million a fight is being milked, please come and milk me,’ or something like that.”
“Anthony Joshua owns the pub and I work for Anthony Joshua,” Hearn told BoxingScene.com.
🗣️ "I like Lucas but I'm rooting for @DillianWhyte this weekend" – @anthonyfjoshua talks this Saturday's Heavyweight showdown @TheO2#WhyteBrownepic.twitter.com/qLgfrI5vwr
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) March 22, 2018
Hearn also took aim at Wilder’s team for having an unnecessary amount of handlers who take an unnecessary percentage of his earnings.
“Deontay Wilder pays considerably more percentages to a team of people to promote him, to manage him and advise him than Anthony Joshua does.”
Hearn pointed out that the comments from Wilder probably stem from jealousy given that Joshua’s earnings on a fight-by-fight basis trump Wilder’s so significantly.
“Anthony Joshua earns 10 times what Deontay Wilder makes in one fight, per fight.”
Many imagine. Few execute 🎯 pic.twitter.com/2AQuaqRTbg
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) March 21, 2018
Hearn also used his promotional expertise to underline the promotional problems Wilder and his camp are having while attempting to build his profile and increase his recognition.
“Deontay Wilder needs some help, he needs some help from a real promoter. How is Deontay Wilder not a star?”
“How is Deontay Wilder earning such a little amount of money?”
He’s the WBC champion, he’s a massive personality, he’s a really good fighter, he looks the part, he talks the part, he’s the ultimate package – and yet still his popularity level is very low and he’s making tiny money for world champion boxing at that level. So, he needs some milking.”
DISTRACTED? Despite @BronzeBomber talk, @AnthonyFJoshua "not overlooking" @JoeBoxerParker… and sends out warning to upcoming rival https://t.co/k8YT378u3kpic.twitter.com/ccMbVU0ZG8
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) March 21, 2018
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