A Historic Collaboration
RIVAL boxing promoters on both sides of the Atlantic have for generations been at each others’ throats — mainly because of their massive egos. And contract allegiances have meant boxers and their fans have suffered, because the best fighting the best has always been a rarity.
An Unlikely Partnership
Though Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn had never even spoken to each other, their fierce unrelenting rivalry in recent years has bordered on the toxic and appeared irrefutable. But, to general amazement among fight folk, they met amicably for the first time sixteen days ago at a joint press conference.
A Fistic Festive Feast
Headlining an outstanding show in Riyadh are three explosive heavyweight clashes — Anthony Joshua against Otto Wallin, Deontay Wilder facing Joseph Parker and Daniel Dubois taking on Jarrell Miller. They can be seen on DAZN, PPV for £19.99.
Common Sense Prevails
Warren and Hearn should be commended for allowing common sense to prevail — any future pooling of their resources can only benefit British boxing.
Turbo-Charging Boxing
Saudi sheikhs are ploughing untold millions into boxing and Warren — ever the pragmatist — pinpointed the reason for his surprise relationship with Hearn. Frank said: "At the end of the day, money makes fights and that's what's making this happen. This is the time to turbo-charge boxing right back into the mainstream and capture the imagination of the watching public."
A Turning Point for British Boxing
Hearn, echoing Warren's sentiments, said: "I told Frank we should forget the past rubbish — this is a big opportunity for boxing and our fighters so let's not muck this up. This could be a turning point for British boxing and the doors are now open for future business."
Blowing a Powerful Wind of Change
Warren and Hearn sound committed to blowing a powerful wind of change through the sport which makes good sense and is more than welcome.
A Historic Collaboration
The competition between them in recent years has always been intense but nothing can be compared to the hatred I came across dealing with Solomons and Levene a lifetime ago.
When I called Levene in December 1971 to tell him the news that Solomons had died, I asked him if he would like to say something. After a few seconds silence, Harry said "My next show is at Wembley on March 24"... followed by a click as he put the phone down.
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