Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Sporting ExcitementSporting Excitement

Boxing

Frank Warren challenges Eddie Hearn to cross-stable battle featuring Dillian Whyte, Daniel Dubois and Demetrius Andrade

, Frank Warren challenges Eddie Hearn to cross-stable battle featuring Dillian Whyte, Daniel Dubois and Demetrius Andrade

FRANK WARREN and BT Sport have offered out Eddie Hearn and Sky Sports for the biggest cross-company battle in British boxing history.

The Queensberry boss and his broadcasters challenged Matchroom and their TV partners to two five-fight shows that pit the best of each stable against the other.

Eddie Hearn has been offered the biggest cross-company battle in British boxing history

, Frank Warren challenges Eddie Hearn to cross-stable battle featuring Dillian Whyte, Daniel Dubois and Demetrius Andrade

Frank Warren’s team would pit heavyweight sensation Daniel Dubois against Hearn’s Dillian Whyte

Star names from Warren’s team — including heavyweight sensation Daniel Dubois, light-heavy star Anthony Yarde and middleweight machine Liam Williams — have been offered up to Hearn’s Dillian Whyte, undefeated Joshua Buatsi and American WBO champ Demetrius Andrade.

Hall of Fame promoter Warren believes the sensational showdowns are the perfect way to repay fight fans who have missed out on four months of boxing.

Warren said: “I haven’t thrown the gauntlet down.

“I have slung a suit of armour at them and said, ‘Let’s do it!’.

“To make this work you need two promotional companies and two promotional stables. We are on board, we are up for it, it’s just down to them.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

“Like BT, Sky will want to give their subscribers the best and in BT they have a friendly company to deal with — plus they already share a number of sports well.

“There is no reason why they could not do the same for boxing.

“Everyone’s a winner in this. I think my guys will beat all of their guys and I’m sure their side will feel the same.

“There will be bookies’ favourites and upsets.

“This will be the most exciting time to be a British boxing fan — if they accept.

“It will be the biggest thing in British boxing history.

“For the two channels and promoters to cooperate on a 50-50 show would be the biggest thing ever.”

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Warren and Hearn have no working relationship despite being the two dominant UK figures in the sport.

But the rival firms have shared centre stage before and Warren has done deals with Eddie’s father, Barry — who founded the Matchroom empire — for almost four decades.

And Warren, 68, would happily deal with his fellow pensioner to give the new generation of fight fans a glimpse of the glory days they enjoyed.

He said: “I grew up watching the ‘Four Kings’ all fight each other: Tommy Hearns, Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard. We can make that happen now for British fighters — we can do our very best version of it.

“People think that me and the Hearns could not work together but we have before and could again.

“Eddie is still working Barry’s money and I don’t care who I have to deal with to get this done.

“I have known Barry for around 35 years. We were even partners in snooker in the early days, so I know him very well and would have no problem working with either of them.

“Eddie is saying he wants to own and control boxing, like the UFC do with MMA but that is very unhealthy.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

“Monopolies in sport and business are very bad, competition is essential.

“I don’t think anyone actually gives a s*** what Eddie owns or promotes and I’m sure it is the same for me. Fans care about the fighters and the fights — and we can make it happen.

“It’s not about me and Queensberry or Matchroom and Eddie Hearn. It is about giving the British boxing fans what they are craving. Let’s get it on.

“We cannot stage the international fights we would like to because of the travel restrictions, and these — apart from one — are domestic fights.

“These are big-money fights, not cheap jobs, and the fans deserve them.

, Frank Warren challenges Eddie Hearn to cross-stable battle featuring Dillian Whyte, Daniel Dubois and Demetrius Andrade

Warren and his broadcasters BT Sports challenged Matchroom and Sky to two five-fight shows that pit the best of each stable against the other

“We would love to do them in front of a live audience but, if not, we’ll just find a way to make them happen.

“We tested the water with our first three shows, just to get the sport back running again, and had total success with the health and safety plus testing.

“Now we want to take it to the next stage — and this is really delivering what the fans want.”

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Latest

Premier League

Red Devils in the race for Olmo Manchester United have reportedly entered the race to secure the signature of RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo...

Premier League

Lukaku's Transfer U-turn Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku is reportedly considering a dramatic transfer U-turn that could see him leave Chelsea permanently after his loan...

Golf

Glam to Natural Paige Spiranac surprises her fans with a more natural appearance, ditching the glam for a new look that has everyone talking....

Premier League

Xabi Alonso Prefers to Stay at Bayer Leverkusen Liverpool is in search of a new manager following Jurgen Klopp's departure, but reports suggest that...

Premier League

Major Rule Change The Premier League has implemented a significant rule change regarding ball boys and girls after a recent incident involving Coventry manager...

Premier League

Green Light for Ambitious Project Birmingham City FC is on the verge of finalizing a £50 million deal to acquire an abandoned motor circuit...

Advertisement
Advertisement

Facebook

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement