Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn talks to Fight Hub TV about the upcoming fight between Canelo vs. Jaime Munguia, as well as Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora, which is still expected to headline the PPV. Below you will find part of Hearn’s statement.
Hearn on Canelo vs. Munguia
“It’s a good fight. We talked to him about this fight. I think PBC obviously had a contract with him and made him a good offer. Once we got the fight on DAZN, they liked their position in the fight and I think it’s a good fight. I don’t think there was that much excitement yesterday (at the press conference) about what the fight would bring. I really think this is the first time in a long time that Canelo is fighting a newborn, hungry and undefeated fighter who I think will give his all.
“And I think that style will suit Canelo, I think that’s the type of fight he wants to be in: someone who actually comes to fight, not move around. I think it will be a good fight.”
About who he favors to win
“I always favor Canelo, but I think it will be very competitive… After talking to him, I know how hungry he still is and how much he wants it. But sometimes your body won’t let you do these things – and sooner or later you may lose a fight you shouldn’t lose. I don’t think that will happen, but it happens as your career progresses.
About Canelo saying he will fight David Benavidez for $150-200 million
“I think it was a bit tongue-in-cheek because I know Saul will fight anyone. But he also knows it’s a gigantic fight, I think it’s a huge fight, one of the biggest fights in boxing. And if you pay Saul the right amount, he will fight. Whether it’s $150 million, I think it’s a little risky, but I also think his comments about hydration, I think he means that too.
“You’re talking about a guy who will hydrate around 20-30 pounds, so he’s not going to be a million miles away from 200 pounds in the ring. At least he’ll have a stone against Canelo. So it’s an uphill battle.”
Tzsyu vs. Fundora was scheduled to be the main event as a PPV
“Game. I mean Tim Tszyu against Sebastian Fundora on PPV is crazy. By the way, I don’t mind this fight. I hated the Thurman fight because I think Keith Thurman has no appetite for boxing and maybe that’s why he’s out of the fight .And Tim Tszyu is really electrifying, but no one knows who Tim Tszyu is, America, and Fundora has just sparked.
“How this fight might affect the unification after he got knocked out, I really don’t know, but I wish him good luck.”