Eddie Hearn did not hide his irritation when discussing calls from TKO and Zuffa executives seeking involvement in the proposed Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury event. Rather than welcoming the interest, Hearn accused the company of trying to attach itself to a fight Matchroom helped put together.
He revealed during an interview that senior TKO and Zuffa figures contacted him about participating in the promotion. His response was immediate.
“I said, ‘No. What have you got to do with it?’ By the way, you’ve already come out saying you’re the promoter. You’re not the promoter. ‘Oh yeah, but it’d be really big


