Watch: Overly Excited Eddie Hearn Ends Up Hurting Himself While Hyping Up John Ryder Against Jaime Munguia

This weekend John Ryder will face Jaime Munguia for his WBC Silver Super Middleweight Championship title. Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn took it upon himself to hype it up. As a promoter, Hearn is one of the best. But perhaps he did his job a little too well this time.

Hearn recently also agreed to a five-versus-five boxing deal with another fellow promoter, Frank Warren. Moves like these are what makes almost every fighter want to fight under Hearn. This weekend’s fight features Munguia, an undefeated 42-0 fighter, against Ryder, who earned praise for his bout against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. The hype around the fight is justified, and Hearn delivers in building anticipation. Let’s explore how.

Eddie Hearn’s table ends up getting it

Ryder vs. Munguia is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Matchroom Promotions. The scheduled fight is set to take place on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Hearn went on iFL TV to present his opinions and thoughts on the match. He mentioned, “And I believe John Ryder is gonna win on Saturday,” making a pick for the fight. However, he also made sure to support his boxer. He went on to say, “We are gonna win it back for Britain,” claiming Munguia’s win with surety.

In the midst of building up excitement for Ryder, Hearn got a bit carried away and accidentally hurt himself by hitting his table too hard. The minor mishap prompted laughter from both the interviewer and Hearn.

Emphasizing that, unlike other promoters, he is unafraid to express his thoughts, Hearn kept stressing this point. With the showdown between the two just hours away, what lies ahead for Munguia?

Is Jaime Munguia planning a fight with Canelo Álvarez?

Representatives for Canelo Álvarez and Jaime Munguia are reportedly in talks for a pay-per-view clash on May 4, the day before ‘Cinco de Mayo.’ The potential matchup between Guadalajara’s Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) and Tijuana’s Munguia (42-0, 33 KOs) coincides with the Mexican holiday. British boxer John Ryder, however, views Munguia’s interest in facing Alvarez as an opportunity to use the seasoned champion as a stepping stone.

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Ryder, expressing different plans, aims to make a statement in the ring against Munguia, with the ultimate goal of elevating his career to new heights. He sees the Munguia bout as a stepping stone towards securing a rematch with Canelo Álvarez, signaling his ambition to reclaim top-tier status in the boxing world.

Given Hearn’s ambiguous prediction, who do you believe will emerge victorious at the end of the fight? Can Munguia secure a matchup with Alvarez?

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