In the world of boxing, nothing stirs up controversy like a canceled match between two heavyweight champions. Recently, the much-anticipated bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk was canceled, sending shockwaves through the boxing community. But that’s not all.
In the aftermath of the cancellation, a war of words erupted between two prominent figures in the boxing world – Derek Chisora and Eddie Hearn. What exactly was said? And why did Chisora feel the need to tell Hearn to “shut the f*ck up”? In this article, we will dive deep into this heated exchange
Derek Chisora’s Fiery Response to Eddie Hearn’s Plans
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Derek Chisora has never been one to mince his words, and he certainly didn’t hold back when he heard Eddie Hearn’s recent comments. Eddie Hearn had stated that if the fight between Usyk and Fury didn’t happen, he’d be more than happy to try and make the Joshua vs Fury fight next if Joshua was able to win his fight against Franklin.
"EDDIE HEARN NEEDS TO SHUT THE F*CK UP"
🤬 @DerekWarChisora shares his views on the recent negotiations between Tyson Fury & Oleksandr Usyk.
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This didn’t sit well with Chisora, who lashed out at Hearn, saying, “EDDIE Hearns needs to shut the f*ck up, he’s f*cking up the plans. We got bigger plans in Saudi, he needs to shut the f*ck up.”
It’s clear that Chisora has his sights set on other things, and Hearn’s comments were not welcome.
Hearn’s Response to Chisora’s Fiery Comments
He called Chisora “complete and utter prat” and went on to say “And I’ll tell him again, I mean some of the things he comes out with, and I love Derek and like we’ve had some great relationships, but sometimes he’s got to watch what he says, because he’s an idiot sometimes and I’ll tell him.”
“HE IS A COMPLETE & UTTER PRAT!” 🤬@EddieHearn FLIPS OUT at @DerekWarChisora 🚨
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It’s clear that Hearn was taken aback by Chisora’s outburst, and while he may still have a good relationship with him, he’s not afraid to speak his mind when necessary. While Chisora may have his sights set on other things, there’s no denying that a fight between Joshua and Fury would be one of the biggest events in boxing history. Only time will tell if this fight will ever come to fruition, but it’s clear that both Hearn and Chisora have their own agendas to pursue.
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The exchange between Derek Chisora and Eddie Hearn is just another example of the passion and intensity that surrounds this sport. It remains to be seen whether the Joshua vs Fury fight will happen, but one thing is for sure – Chisora has other plans, and he isn’t afraid to speak his mind.
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What do you think about Derek Chisora’s reaction to Eddie Hearn’s comments? Do you think Hearn was out of line, or do you agree with Chisora’s response? Let us know in the comments below.
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