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The world of boxing spiraled into the realm of severe scrutiny after Daniella Hemsley overstepped the boundaries of celebratory moves by flashing her chest, after defeating fellow social media influencer, Jully Olineira. She indeed made it to the highlights and caused a massive stir in the community. This unorthodox celebration further led to an onslaught on the influencer by Eddie Hearn, one of the most prominent beings in the boxing world. Hearn was also backed by several other figures from the combat sports universe.

However, Hemsley’s MMA star boyfriend had an opinion that differed from that of Hearn. In an interview with ‘SunSport’, he defended his missus and voiced his words against the boxing promoter. 

Daniella Hamsley’s boyfriend stands against Eddie Hearn

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Akonne Wanliss, the Europe Western Pro Lightweights contender and Hemsley’s boyfriend, recently had a talk with ‘SunSport’.  He addressed the scenario that engulfed his girlfriend. The fighter had no choice but to defend his romantic interest and lashed out at Hearn.

 

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Wanliss said, “I don’t know if Eddie was trying to be politically correct or wherever he was trying to come from. But you take one look at him and you can find loads of OnlyFans girls around Matchroom and it’s like, come on mate you can’t say, ‘Let’s get this away from boxing.’ He’s the one promoting it too, maybe he’s a bit jealous of KingPyn or the eyes that were on them but it’s definitely contradictory.” 

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Wanliss claimed that Hearn did nothing but contradict himself. The fighter stood tall against the promoter. Furthermore, Hemsley confessed that she was supposed to have coverings, but unfortunately, they stuck to her top. 

Hearn decides to cut his ties with Kingpyn and Misfits Boxing

Following the unorthodox celebration that shadowed Hemsley’s victory over Oliveira, Hearn revealed how disappointed he was. “I hate it, I hate it”, he said. He did not coat his words and was completely candid with his response. 

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The renowned boxing promoter claimed that the behavior was not something that can be labeled as a part of boxing. “. Thereafter, he opined that Misfits Boxing and Kingpyn needed to be moved away from the realm of professional boxing. The controversial act made him look at the social media community with an eye of distrust.

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What do you think of the act? What are your opinions regarding Wanliss’ stand against Hearn? Let us know in the comments down below.