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Eddie Hearn reveals why Oleksandr Usyk is fighting Deontay Wilder
Eddie Hearn has revealed what Oleksandr Usyk told him about a possible fight with Deontay Wilder.
Usyk and Hearn met in Saudi Arabia, where Wilder was discussed.
Hearn and the Ukrainian in the ring at the Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso Stadium were photographed together, and the match room chairman revealed what Usyk told him.
“The Cat” was already there related to a possible fight with Wilder at some point this year, probably in the United States.
Hearn spoke to Sky Sports Boxing.
“I was with Usyk in Saudi and I said, ‘Deontay Wilder?’ and he said yes.
“He raised the issue and said, ‘I want to fight all the people from my generation, and the three people who were the key fighters of my era are AJ, Fury and Wilder.’
“I think he thinks having Wilder on my CV would be nice.”
Since moving up to heavyweight in 2019, Usyk has beaten everyone in his path and is undoubtedly the best heavyweight of the last decade.
He is a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Usyk last fought in July when he defeated Daniel Dubois.
He said “DDD” twice and stopped the fight in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium.
“These are the biggest names and you have to give honorable mention to Daniel Dubois, but he beat them all twice.”
Wilder, however, hasn’t been that impressive over the last few years.
His last fight was in June, where he defeated Tyrrell Herndon in the seventh round.
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Before the Herndon fight, “The Bronze Bomber” suffered back-to-back losses to Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker, respectively.
Despite his needy form, Wilder once ruled the heavyweight division and defended his titles for over four years.
During his career as WBC world champion, Wilder stopped nine of the 10 opponents he defended against.
He suffered his first career defeat to Tyson Fury in 2020, following an epic draw the year before.
Hearn believes Usyk will be too much for the Alabama player.
“Wilder is a large draw, but for me his best days are behind him. I don’t see this as a very competitive fight.”
The announcement of the Usyk vs Wilder fight seems inevitable.
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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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