“He Predicted That…”: Days After Dana White Blasted $2.2 Billion Network President Over Snubbing Boxing PPV Rumors, Eddie Hearn Calls Himself The “Smart Guy” For Teasing It Years Ago

In a recent verbal bout that rocked the boxing world, UFC President Dana White didn’t mince his words, expressing his frustration with Showtime’s alleged decision to step away from Pay-Per-View (PPV) boxing events. It is no surprise that Dana White and Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza do not get along. White’s scathing remarks reverberated across social media platforms, drawing attention to the alleged rift between Showtime and the UFC.

Fans and analysts scrambled to grasp the implications of this unexpected development. While White’s comments were undeniably harsh, they shed light on the cutthroat nature of the sports industry, where alliances are forged and broken with remarkable speed. However, in this twist of worlds, British Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn joins in and adds to the already set rumors. Although he brings up a French astrologer into the mix of these already absurd ongoings.

Eddie Hearn: Boxing’s Fortune Teller

Dana White recently divulged his thoughts on these rumors to reporters, saying, “That’s unfortunate.” He proceeded to include a blunt expletive aimed at Showtime’s President, Stephen Espinoza. Recently, Eddie Hearn revealed that he saw it coming, even giving himself the name of a historical astrologer, albeit mispronouncing the name a bit.

Hearn said, “I mean there was a guy I think his name was ‘Notradamus’. He predicted that Showtime would leave the boxing business.” He added with a smile. Eddie Hearn clarified the connection between Nostradamus and boxing, addressing the curiosity that lingers in the minds of many, saying, “Look it up, Notradamus aka Eduardinio Hearn.”

There you have it. It was Eddie Hearn himself. He compared himself to the 16th-century seer, ‘Nostradamus’, asserting that Showtime had it coming, expressing his surprise that it hadn’t happened sooner.

Rumors Debunked

After the attacks from Dana White, Espinoza snubbed the rumors, saying, “It’s the same rumor we’ve been hearing since 2018. It’s usually guys who have a rooting interest against us who are spreading it.” He further insinuated that haters of the  $2.2 billion-worth entity could be behind it.

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“Our response was, ‘We’re just gonna keep making good fights,’ and that’s what we’re doing now,” he continued. Well, there you have it folks, you can all rest easy, at least till the end of the year.

As the dust settles, the sports world eagerly anticipates the next chapter in this unfolding saga, where prophecies and reality blur, creating a captivating narrative that continues to intrigue and astonish. These rumors remind us how unpredictable the combat sports world can be.

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