Eddie Hearn confirmed up on the New York Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia press convention for no apparent purpose.
Hearn, who has labored with Haney however is just not his promoter, was entrance and middle as “The Dream” traded barbs within the ‘Huge Apple.’
Nevertheless, the Matchroom boss talking in regards to the battle as a figurehead brought on some confusion.
Why was Eddie Hearn on the Haney vs. Garcia press convention?
One mentioned: “Eddie Hearn has nothing to do with Garcia vs Haney, and DAZN is throwing him “crumbs.” Hearn is determined!”
One other added: “What was he doing there?”
It later emerged that Garcia mentioned he ‘didn’t know’ if Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing was concerned within the battle. Haney, when pressed on the topic, mentioned they weren’t.
Oscar De La Hoya instructed the MMA Hour: “Eddie Hearn has completely nothing to do with Haney vs Garcia,” additional questioning his presence.
On the press convention, Hearn answered questions, did interviews, and gave his tackle the battle. Afterward, Hearn was filmed being mobbed by Ryan Garcia followers.
A take a look at the official poster reveals that Matchroom is on there, so what the others don’t perceive about that’s up for debate.
DAZN might have requested Hearn to host the press convention. Who is aware of?
This One Counts
As soon as Hearn had sat down, De La Hoya gave his tackle what’s a win or bust battle for his fighter, Ryan Garcia.
“That is the burden class to observe. That is the battle to observe, the very best preventing the very best. After I began Golden Boy, my imaginative and prescient was to have the very best battle the very best; we’re right here now. I’m tremendous excited as a result of once you construct a star, you could battle in New York,” mentioned the previous world champion.
“For those who guys didn’t know, they fought six instances already within the novice. They’re three and three, so this one does rely. This battle right here is like they are saying – for all of the marbles. This battle is to see who the very best fighter within the 140-pound division.”
Golden Boy Promotions presents the battle in affiliation with Haney Promotions, KingRy Promotions, and Matchroom Boxing. The mega-event will happen at Barclays Middle in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 20, solely stay on DAZN PPV.
Haney vs. Garcia is a 12-round battle for the WBC Tremendous Light-weight World Championship. The occasion will probably be obtainable worldwide to all subscribers on DAZN, each stay and on demand.
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