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A ‘humble’ Ben Whittaker: Have we got boxing’s next ‘superstar’ all wrong?

Whittaker speaks to The Independent at a press conference after signing with Eddie Hearn, who provides insight on the divisive boxer, as does coach Andy Lee

The Independent UK

Ben Whittaker’s Matchroom debut confirmed as divisive Brit fights in hometown

Whittaker signed with Eddie Hearn’s promotion this month and is wasting little time in getting going

The Independent UK

Eddie Hearn unveils Ben Whittaker signing by recreating Jerry Maguire scene: ‘Show me the money!’

The former GB Olympian and the Matchroom promoter seem a match made in boxing heaven

The Independent UK

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Eddie Hearn threatens to sue Chris Eubank Jr over ‘sabotage’ claim before Conor Benn rematch

Chris Eubank Jr made a series of allegations against Matchroom in the first pre-fight press conference, leading Eddie Hearn to threaten legal action

The Guardian - UK

Chris Eubank Jr faces Eddie Hearn legal battle after ambulance accusation at press conference

Hearn strenuously denied Eubank Jr’s accusation that he delayed the departure of his ambulance from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to a hospital following his victory over Conor Benn in April

The Independent UK

‘It’d be massive if dad died in season 2!’ Matchroom’s Eddie and Barry Hearn on their new Netflix series

‘THE GREATEST SHOWMEN’: The father and son, two of Britain’s most famous sports promoters, talk to Alex Pattle about family, death, and the deal of a lifetime

The Independent UK

UFC trailblazer announces switch to ‘dream’ sport

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Molly McCann: Ex-UFC star targets world title as she signs with Eddie Hearn in boxing switch

Scouse scrapper won a flyweight-record three UFC ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses

Evening Standard

Ex-UFC star Molly McCann announces surprise switch to boxing after emotional retirement from MMA

McCann hung up the gloves following back-to-back defeats in the UFC

The Independent UK

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch confirmed as potential UK venues and dates revealed

The encounter in April lived up to all expectation

Evening Standard

From Tyson to TikTok: the boxing fan generational gap is widening

With fights hidden behind paywalls and few stars breaking through, the once-popular sport risks irrelevance among the young fans it desperately needs to survive

The Guardian - US

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn gloves row explained as tempers boil over between teams

Matchroom CEO Frank Smith and Eubank Jr advisor Mazhar Majeed almost came to blows during angry pre-fight showdown over Benn’s gloves

Evening Standard

Chris Eubank Jr reacts to huge fine for missing weight as Conor Benn vows to 'take his head clean off'

Eubank Jr hits out at Benn, Eddie Hearn and Matchroom after being hit with £375,000 penalty for fractionally missing middleweight limit

Evening Standard

Eubank Jr vs Benn glove row almost leads to backstage scrap on eve of fight

Matchroom CEO Frank Smith was held back while arguing with Eubank’s adviser Mazhar Majeed

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Mark Allen hits 147 then loses as Barry Hearn warns Crucible ‘not fit for purpose’

Mark Allen wrote his name into Crucible history on the same day Barry Hearn questioned the venue’s future as world championship host

The Independent UK

Chris Eubank Jr reveals ‘pain’ of brother’s death and estrangement from father

Chris Eubank Sr labelled his son a “disgrace” for slapping rival Conor Benn with an egg at a press conference in February.

The Independent UK

Chris Eubank Jr admits he is in ‘pain’ after being called a disgrace by father

The pair are said to not have spoken in ‘years’ following the breakdown of their relationship.

The Sports Daily

Shakur Stevenson Makes Bold Promotional Switch Ahead of Zepeda Title Defense

Shakur Stevenson leaves Matchroom after one fight, joins Lou DiBella for his July 12 WBC title defense against William Zepeda.

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AAP

Kambosos Jr says his no-show all a misunderstanding

Australian boxing star George Kambosos Jr has ruffled some feathers by failing to front up to a scheduled pre-fight face-off with countryman Jake Wyllie.

The Independent UK

Boxing’s new ecosystem has a major flaw – this promotion aims to fix it

Saudi megacards have caused opportunities to dry up for young and fringe fighters in Britain. Charlie Sims, son of renowned coach Tony, has created Huge Boxing to counter that issue

AAP

'Monster' plans revealed as Paro launches title defence

Liam Paro could fight George Kambosos next in an Australian boxing blockbuster, should the world champion defend his IBF belt in Puerto Rico.

Evening Standard

Darts may quit Alexandra Palace as iconic north London venue is 'too small for overwhelming demand'

PDC World Darts Championships may leave Ally Pally amid increased demand for tickets

Evening Standard

Frank Warren interview: On being shot, punched by Mike Tyson, and aiming to rule world with his heavyweights

British boxing's great survivor is eyeing global domination

The Independent UK

Lawrence Okolie signs with Eddie Hearn rival after bitter split from promoter

Okolie, who split from Hearn in late 2022 and recently boxed under Ben Shalom, has a new home

The Independent UK

‘Surprise’ date emerges for potential Joshua vs Dubois rematch

Dubois knocked out ‘AJ’ in the fifth round in September, and Joshua is said to have a rematch clause

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