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They can turn off your lightweight

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Hearn has been working closely with Alalshikh in the last year Photo Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Simon Jordan has warned Eddie Hearn that Saudi boxing bosses have the power to remove him from the boxing industry. Photo: talkSPORT YT
Simon Jordan has warned Eddie Hearn that Saudi boxing bosses have the power to remove him from the boxing industry. Photo: talkSPORT YT

Simon Jordan appeared to question Eddie Hearn’s future in boxing after warning him that Saudi boxing bosses are capable of taking full control of the sport.

Jordan and Hearn engaged in another gripping debate during: live broadcast on talkSPORTmuch of which focused on the matchday chairman’s involvement in Saudi Arabia and, in particular, Turki Alalshikh, who played a key role in establishing the region as a major player in the world of boxing.

Alalshikh paired Hearn with long-time promotional rival Frank Warren and pitted them against each other in 5vs5 tournament in Saudi Arabia in June, with Warren Queensberry prevailing with a whitewash.

Following its inaugural appearance in the US last month, the Alalshikh Riyadh Season enters the UK for the first time on 21st September with the IBF heavyweight world title fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium.

As the talkSPORT pundit stated, Jordan recently had doubts about whether promoters were even necessary, and during a face-to-face meeting with Hearn, he reiterated that suggestion.

Hearn has worked closely with Alalshikh in the past year. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Hearn has worked closely with Alalshikh in the past year. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

“When you replace the establishment, you become the establishment,” Jordan said.

“We are in a special time, these guys are making these fights especially for them.

“They just show up, and for me that’s not a substantial skill set.

“I wonder if the ultimate goal would be for the Saudis to say, ‘What do we need these guys for?’ They’re glorified agents, we can get fighters.

Alalshikh played a key role in repairing the relationship between Hearn and Warren. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Alalshikh played a key role in repairing the relationship between Hearn and Warren. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

“If there wasn’t a damn good reason, why would I hang out with Hearn and [Frank] Warren.

“If I can economically turn off the lights, why do I need them?”

Matchroom was the main promoter of the first American Riyadh Season card which saw this Terence Crawford He won the WBA super welterweight title by defeating Israil Madrimov.

Hearn insists the event would not have been possible without his company’s work behind the scenes.

“I think it’s a bit harsh,” the 45-year-old replied.

“We have a huge business in running global sports. That skill goes deeper than just being a glorified agent and making deals.

“A few weeks ago we ran a season in Riyadh, USA with a 40-person Matchroom team.

“It was an event that could not have taken place without us in terms of promotion, infrastructure of television transactions, licensing, contacts with commissions, local governments and local authorities.

Riyadh Season will host its first UK event with Joshua vs Dubois taking place on September 21. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Riyadh Season will host its first UK event with Joshua vs Dubois taking place on September 21. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“This work is just amazing, and as the programs get bigger and the work changes.

“This is not a deal-and-cut situation.

“We and Queensberry are doing a huge amount of work ourselves, taking into account the demands of these people, and Turki Alalshikh demands that it is not basic to do it alone.”

Earlier this week, Alalshikh announced he would be capping pay-per-view prices to ensure fans paid no more than £20 in the UK and $20 worldwide.

Former Crystal Palace owner Jordan has dismissed Hearn’s suggestion that his company is crucial to the Saudis and believes they could monopolise the sport if they wanted to.

If he can gain the knowledge needed to fight the fights you cannot fight.

Hearn and Jordan have clashed several times. Photo: talkSPORT
Hearn and Jordan have clashed several times. Photo: talkSPORT

“He can gain the knowledge necessary to organize the events that you organize.

“So given the scale of the budget and the scale of the opportunity they have, they can turn the lights out if they feel like it.

“Now, whether they want it or not is another matter whether there is any benefit from it.”

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Natasha Jonas vs. Ivana Habazin

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Jonas dominated Habazin Photo Credit: Chris Dean/ Boxxer

Natasha Jonas became the unified welterweight world champion after defeating Ivana Habazin in Liverpool on Saturday. Photo: Chris Dean/Boxxer
Natasha Jonas became the unified welterweight world champion after defeating Ivana Habazin in Liverpool on Saturday. Photo: Chris Dean/Boxxer

Natasha Jonas unified the welterweight division by defeating Ivana Habazin by clear points on Saturday to add the WBC title to her IBF crown at the Exhibition Center in Liverpool.

Jonas (16-2-1, 9 KO) was last seen defending her title in January in a hard-fought split decision over Mikaela Mayer, while Habazin (23-6, 7 KO) won the vacant WBC welterweight title in her home country. time out, winning by wide points over Kinga Magyar.

After a technical opening round, Jonas settled into a steady rhythm before landing a powerful right hand in the fourth round that crushed Habazin.

There was a rivalry, but the home favorite was much better in the rallies and seemed to be losing round after round.

This situation lasted until the final bell, when Jonas became the winner by scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 99-92.

Jonas dominated Habazin. Photo: Chris Dean/Boxxer
Jonas dominated Habazin. Photo: Chris Dean/Boxxer
Price is closing in on Jonas’ match

Lauren Price definitely stayed on as a collision course with Jonas and easily defended her WBA and IBO welterweight titles after a third-round fight against Bexcy Mateus.

Mateus (7-1, 6 KO) was on board in the first round, after the Welshman landed a powerful left hand, and the Colombian struggled to match Price’s speed.

The same shot caused the 29-year-old to repeat the punch in the second round, and the round later ended when another stinging left hand stunned Meteus and she fell to the canvas, after which the fight was stopped.

Price (8-0, 2 KO) has agreed to face Jonas next, and promoter Ben Shalom revealed it could be announced next week.

Knife edge passes McKenna

Lee Cutler scored an upset victory to claim the silver WBC International welterweight title after winning a majority decision against Stephen McKenna.

McKenna (15-1, 14 KO) was eliminated in the first round, his knee touching the canvas after being tagged, and Cutler (15-1, 7 KO) took full advantage of his opponent’s weakness in the seventh round when his right hand plunged into his knee. The Irishman who ultimately fell once again.

McKenna was relentless in his attacks and landed a huge number of punches.

The balance of 94-94 was surpassed by the scores of 95-93 and 96-92, which ensured the victory for Cutler.

Jeffers stopped Quartey

Mark Jeffers is on track for large fights in 2025 after defeating Joshua Quartey to defend his silver Commonwealth super middleweight title.

A pair of right hands put Quartey (10-1, 9 KO) on the board, and although he broke the count, a well-placed body shot after the restart by Jeffers (19-0, 6 KO) blew the guy away again.

A crazy attack after the restart forced a stoppage.

Jeffers destroyed Quartey. Photo: Chris Dean/Boxxer
Jeffers destroyed Quartey. Photo: Chris Dean/Boxxer
Riley secures Chamberlain’s face-off with a stoppage

Viddal Riley finished the heavyweight fight and stopped Dan Garber in the second of the scheduled six rounds.

Riley (12-0, 7 KO) hit Garber (7-4, 2 KO) with his right hand, and then his next attack forced the referee’s intervention.

Riley’s next match will be against Isaac Chamberlain on February 1.

Riley and Chamberlain will fight on February 1. Photo: Chris Dean/Boxxer
Riley and Chamberlain will fight on February 1. Photo: Chris Dean/Boxxer
Undercard remaining

Mason Cartwright (21-4-1, 8 KO) won all six rounds at super welterweight against Dzmitry Atrokhau (16-25, 7 KO), and Hope lightweight Frankie Stringer (9-0, 1 KO) did the same in the fight against Tatenda Mangombe (3-9-1).

In the flyweight division, Mikie Tallon (6-0) defeated Benn Norman (7-7) with a body shot in the first round of the match, and then settled for a 59-54 victory.

The only fighter to fight four rounds in the super featherweight division was Mason Devine (6-0, 1 KO), who won every session against Jayo Fernando Duran (15-34-1, 14 KO).

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Dillian Whyte explains how Tyson Fury can defeat Oleksandr Usyk

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Usyk put in a sublime performance to beat Fury in May Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Whyte gave Fury's former opponent some advice. Photo: Scott Kirkland/FOX Sports/Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Whyte gave Fury’s former opponent some advice. Photo: Scott Kirkland/FOX Sports/Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Dillian Whyte has revealed his predictions for the hotly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury on December 21.

Fury, who knocked out Whyte at Wembley Stadium in 2022, will seek revenge for the only defeat of his career in just 11 days, after losing to Usyk by split decision earlier this year.

Despite losing the night, “The Gypsy King” was a major success and many are struggling to pick a winner in his second battle against the imperious Ukrainian.

Some experts believe Fury needs to be more aggressive and take the lead if he is to win.

I’m talking to Social boxingWhyte revealed he shared that view, asking the Morecambe man to return to the game plan that saw him destroy Deontay Wilder in the return leg.

Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/top position
Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“It’s a great fight, man, I’m still trying to think – how will this fight go?

“Okay, Fury can make changes, but Usyk can make changes too. It’s a tough fight, a very, very tough fight for both fighters.

“If I were Fury’s coach, I would tell him he has to play aggressively.

“Fight him like you fought Wilder the second time.

“Bring back the aggression, bring back the tyrant!

Whyte was brutally stopped by Fury Photo Credit: Queensberry Promotions
Whyte was brutally stopped by Fury Photo Credit: Queensberry Promotions

“This is heavyweight boxing – you never know.”

It is unclear whether Fury will heed the advice of Whyte and others in the boxing world who have advised him to take the fight to Usyk, but looks noticeably heavier than before the first fight.

Win or lose, the 36-year-old could face a long-awaited home fight against Anthony Joshua, even though “A.J.” interrupted defeat against Daniel Dubois in September.

While it may not have been as great a spectacle as it once was, a clash between Joshua and Fury would still be by far the biggest all-British fight in recent memory.

As for Whyte, he returns to the ring next Sunday night and will face Ghanaian heavyweight Ebenezer Tetteh live on DAZN in Gibraltar.

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Gervonta Davis asks why he should fight Shakur Stevenson

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Davis will face Lamont Roach on March 1st (Photo Credit: Eshter Lin, PBC)

It looks like the Davis vs. Stevenson fight won't happen anytime soon. (Amanda Wescott, Showtime + Mikey Williams, top position)
It looks like the Davis vs. Stevenson fight won’t happen anytime soon. (Amanda Wescott, Showtime + Mikey Williams, top position)

The All-American fight between lightweight world champions Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson is one of the most anticipated fights in all of boxing.

Both Davis and Stevenson are undefeated multi-weight champions and are staples on any respected pound-for-pound list.

With this in mind, you could be forgiven for assuming that the pair locking corners in their prime years is a given, but that doesn’t seem likely to happen in the near future.

“Tank” spoke to the media at the press conference inaugurating his performance March 1 fight with Lamont Roach, and when the prospect of fighting Stevenson arose, he didn’t seem particularly interested.

The Baltimore hitter even went so far as to question what his compatriot did to deserve him.

Davis will face Lamont Roach on March 1 (Photo: Eshter Lin, PBC)
Davis will face Lamont Roach on March 1 (Photo: Eshter Lin, PBC)

“What for? Who has Shakur [beat]? What did Shakur do?

“What has he achieved in sports? He didn’t do anything! Juvenile people look better than him!”

“Keyshawn [Davis] you look so much better than that nigga! Shout it out nigga, he ain’t done nothing!

“Why the hell are you saying his name?”

Like Davis, Stevenson will also return to action in the first quarter of next year, fighting against up-and-comer Floyd Schofield on the February 22 Riyad season card.

Stevenson returns to action on February 22 in Riyad. Photo: Mikey Williams Top Rank
Stevenson returns to action on February 22 in Riyad. Photo: Mikey Williams Top Rank

The Newark southpaw has been sidelined since his July decision victory over Artem Harutyunyan after he had to withdraw from a proposed October fight with Joe Cordina due to injury.

Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh has expressed his willingness to have a fight between the two virtuosos, provided both are successful in their upcoming fights.

While he undoubtedly has the talent to rival Davis, Stevenson is not as commercial a star as his rival, and some critics believe he needs to start giving more entertaining performances if he wants to get substantial names.

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