“He’s Begging a Fighter for Money”: Eddie Hearn Ripped Apart by Fans for ‘Pathetic’ $150,000 Conor McGregor Ask

Eddie Hearn, the mastermind behind Matchroom, has stated that he will be meeting with Conor McGregor in Ireland on Monday to deliberate the potential of hosting Katie Taylor‘s fight at Croke Park. The meeting will center around two potential opponents for Taylor; either a reprise against Amanda Serrano on May 20th or a clash against Chantelle Cameron in September. The announcement has created a stir among boxing enthusiasts, who have taken to social media to express their thoughts and feelings about the potential match-ups.

Several people have voiced their doubts about Hearn’s intentions, questioning why he would resort to pleading with McGregor for funds, given Matchroom and Hearn’s past support for female boxing. Additionally, there are some fans who are uncertain about the likelihood of a Taylor vs. Cameron bout happening in Dublin.

Conor McGregor offers financial help to Eddie Hearn

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is reportedly meeting Conor McGregor in Dublin on Monday, to talk about a deal for Katie Taylor‘s fight at Croke Park. McGregor offered to sponsor Taylor’s rematch vs Serrano after Hearn canceled the Croke Park event due to high-security costs. Hearn says he wants to explore why the costs are so high and work with McGregor to find a solution. The date for the fight is set for May 20 and cannot be moved due to DAZN’s broadcast schedule.

Croke Park was supposed to be the venue for Taylor’s first pro fight in Ireland, but it was reportedly too expensive at £1.2 million. So, Hearn suggested moving it to Dublin’s 3Arena, with 10k seats and lower prices. Hearn still wants the fight at Croke Park. McGregor wants to help make it happen because he has expressed his interest in Taylor. Thus, Hearn’s heading to Dublin to figure things out, but Taylor’s Croke Park debut might have to wait until summer.

Negative reactions to Eddie Hearn’s meeting with Conor McGregor

Eddie Hearn’s decision to reach out to Conor McGregor for help has received negative reactions from the online community. In a tweet, by Micheal Benson, fans were quick to show their discontent towards Eddie Hearn. Fans are shocked by the news of Hearn and McGregor’s meeting, with someone questioning why Hearn and Matchroom, who are known supporters of women’s boxing, didn’t invest the necessary funds themselves.

A supporter noted that Eddie Hearn’s athlete, Anthony Joshua, is earning just as much, or even more, compared to Conor McGregor. So why can’t Hearn foot the bill of $600,000 and prevent the shame of having to beg McGregor for it?

One enthusiast jokingly commented on the irony of Hearn, despite being financially well off, still asking another millionaire for financial support to fund a boxing event.

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Another fan shared their doubt regarding the possibility of the fight even taking place in Dublin.

Someone simply called Hearn’s action ‘pathetic’.

Overall, most of the people were really appalled at the situation, and some even called it absurd that Hearn was begging a fighter for money. Eddie Hearn is not having an easy time, this year, so far. Recently, he was even slammed by Gervonata Davis over Hearn’s comment about his intelligence. Fans seemed disappointed and unimpressed with Hearn’s actions and his recent performance as a promoter. The meeting between Hearn and McGregor will be closely watched to see if it leads to a successful outcome for Katie Taylor’s upcoming bout.

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