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Eddie Hearn provides an update on Anthony Joshua
Eddie Hearn has provided an update on Anthony Joshua.
Following the tragic events that took place in Nigeria, Hearn revealed his conversation with Joshua.
On December 29, reports came from Nigeria about a car accident that occurred around 12:00 local time.
“AJ” had not played in Nigeria for some time after his last win over Jake Paul just 10 days earlier.
Two of Joshua’s close friends and teammates, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, tragically lost their lives in the accident.
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Their funerals were held on January 4, with friends and family coming to pay their respects.
He spoke to Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn Sky Sports Boxing about a tragic event.
“It was a terrible and terrifying incident.
“Two people who were incredibly close to him and two guys full of energy and passion.
“They were very committed to AJ and his team.
“They were teammates, but they were also some of his best friends.”
Hearn continued to discuss time Joshua will need the privacy he needs at a time like this.
“I know he is in no rush and will need him physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
“Before he makes a decision about his future.”
Hearn believes Joshua will box again one day, but explained that is irrelevant during the hard period of mourning.
“I think he will come back to boxing, but it will be his decision when the time is right.
“It’s certainly not a conversation I’ll be having with him in the near future.
“The only conversation is, ‘Are you OK?’
“Sometimes you find that people pretend everything is fine, but obviously what happened to him is not normal and is heartbreaking for everyone involved.
“I do [expect Anthony Joshua to have an extended spell out of the sport] and I don’t think that’s a conversation that anyone would be comfortable having that involves asking what might be next or what they’re thinking about.
I believe he will make a decision when the time is right, and you will hear it from him.
“Anthony Joshua’s future will be told by Anthony Joshua and that’s the only voice you should listen to.”
Joshua was expected to return to the ring in February before facing long-time rival Tyson Fury at some point in the year.
Fury and “AJ” have been on a collision course to fight each other for over a decade now, but plans for that fight have understandably been put on hold for now.
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Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
- Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
- Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
- Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
- Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
- Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
- Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
- Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
- Win in round 1: 100/1
- Win in round 2: 100/1
- Win in round 3: 100/1
- Win in round 4: 100/1
- Win in round 5: 100/1
- To win in round 6: 100/1
- To win in round 7: 80/1
- To win in round 8: 80/1
- To win round 9: 66/1
- To win in round 10: 66/1
- To win round 11: 66/1
- To win in round 12: 80/1
- To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Jaron Ennis
- To win round 1: 80/1
- Win in round 2: 50/1
- Win in round 3: 40/1
- To win in round 4: 28/1
- To win in round 5: 20/1
- To win in round 6: 16/1
- Win in round 7: 12/12
- To win in round 8: 1/11
- To win in round 9: 10/1
- To win in round 10: 10/1
- To win in round 11: 10/1
- To win in round 12: 1/11
- Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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