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In the glitzy chess game of boxing promotions, Eddie Hearn just castled. His latest move? A fiery retort aimed at Derek Chisora. Words fly faster than jabs in this saga. Hearn, with a promoter’s flair, teases a fight card dripping with gold. Saudi Arabia, the opulent stage. “World champions,” he hints, destined for December’s dance under the desert stars.

Chisora scoffs, his counterpunch a stark denial. No such talks, he asserts. Who’s bluffing in this high-stakes match of claims? The plot thickens with each traded barb. Both men stand their ground, yet the truth remains cloaked in intrigue. Odd, isn’t it?

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Eddie Hearn counters Chisora’s claims with Saudi fight tease

In the unfolding drama that’s more gripping than a clinch in the twelfth round, Derek Chisora threw the first verbal punch. “Eddie’s talking f**ing sht,” he declared, dismissing the promoter’s claims about a Saudi Arabian spectacle as mere fantasy. His words, sharp as a hook, cut through the speculative buzz that’s been building up around a December 23rd fight night involving “world champions.”

Then, with the smoothness of a seasoned fighter slipping a punch, Eddie Hearn came back swinging in an interview with iFL TV. “Again Derek’s talking sh*t,” Hearn retorted, his words laden with the certainty of a promoter who’s had his ear to the ground. “You’ll see, we’ve had two approaches for two of our fighters to fight in Saudi Arabia on December 23rd. And those talks are ongoing and we’ll see what happens,” he continued, his rebuttal as solid as a well-placed uppercut.

Further on, the interviewer, acting as the referee in this verbal sparring match, probed for more. “Those type of fights, like who are we talking about?” And Hearn, standing his ground in the center of the ring, delivered, “World champions.” With this, the narrative arc soared, painting a picture of a potential blockbuster event that could captivate the boxing world.

The exchange, now laid out in full, stands testament to the tension that exists not just in the anticipation of physical bouts, but in the pre-fight narratives that set the stage for the spectacle to come. Transitioning from the words of Chisora to the assertive counter from Hearn, one thing becomes clear: in boxing, the fight starts long before the bell rings.

Anthony Joshua’s comeback trail

Matchroom Boxing’s head honcho, Eddie Hearn, sheds light on Anthony Joshua’s future, suggesting the former heavyweight champion could return to the ring in January, a slight shift from the year-end expectations. Speaking with iFL TV, Hearn revealed that, despite the pushback of Tyson Fury’s December bout, which he had previously anticipated, a match-up of Chris Eubank Jr. he informed would happen in January.

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The canvas may yet showcase a Joshua vs. Ngannou fight, an idea Hearn tags as “massive” and one he deems brilliant. “I have exchanged messages with the right people to make that fight… it’s up to them really,” Hearn disclosed, pointing to the potential of locking horns with the former UFC Heavyweight.

Also Read: “Greatest Victory In History Of Boxing”: Eddie Hearn Remains In Awe Of Francis Ngannou’s Sensational Performance Against Tyson Fury

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What do you think—will Joshua’s return mark a triumphant resurgence, or could an upset be waiting in the wings? Share your thoughts and join in the speculation as we count down to the opening bell of 2024’s boxing calendar.

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