Joshua Buatsi's trainer questioned if Eddie Hearn wanted "brain damage" in an awkward exchange after the boxing promoter talked up a fight with Artur Beterbiev.
The British star took the latest step of his undefeated career with victory over domestic rival Craig Richards in London last weekend. This could now see him finally bridge the gap to world level, having become the leading contender for Dmitry Bivol's WBA light-heavyweight world title.
But Buatsi's coach Virgil Hunter questioned whether his fighter was ready for the likes of Canelo Alvarez and Bivol during the post-fight press conference. “I can’t honestly say that right now,” Hunter replied when asked about a shot against Bivol. “Because being at the world title level, there’s just some things I need to see. But he’s always going to be in the fight, trust me, he’s gonna be there.
