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LEEDS, ENGLAND – JANUARY 28: Promotor Eddie Hearn speaks during the Kiko Martinez v Josh Warrington Press Conference at The Banking Hall on January 28, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
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LEEDS, ENGLAND – JANUARY 28: Promotor Eddie Hearn speaks during the Kiko Martinez v Josh Warrington Press Conference at The Banking Hall on January 28, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Matchroom CEO Eddie Hearn might have some boxing skills of his own as he broke a record on Matchroom Boxing’s punch machine. The British promoter tried to break the previous record of the machine and also showcase his power.
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Hearn beat the machine’s previous record of 810 with a huge right hook that scored him an impressive 924. Moreover, this seemed notable, as Hearn is just a promoter and not a professional boxer. It’s even more impressive considering Anthony Joshua recently scored just 41 points higher on DAZN’s punch machine. However, in an appearance on the Graham Norton Show, he scored an 847, which is very less than Hearn’s 924.
Although it was worth noting that all the machines have different setups, Hearn’s show of power was no joke. Moreover, the fans were also quick to jump on this and react to Hearn’s mind-blowing feat.
Fans react to Eddie Hearn destroying the punching machine record
One fan hilariously asked whether Hearn was under the VADA testing pool given his mind-boggling display of power.
Did Eddie signed up to VADA for this?
— Steve Spevack (@SteveSpevack) November 2, 2022
Another fan claimed that Hearn could knock out his rival and fellow boxing promoter, Leonard Ellerbe
Eddie Hearn knockouts Leonard Hot Dog Ellerbe #boxing https://t.co/5KcK5DMhmD
— Calls (@TheRealCallsInQ) November 2, 2022
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Moreover, one fan took shots at the upcoming fight between Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora. He stated that Hearn would be a better opponent for The Gypsy King than Del Boy.
Eddie would be a better fight for Fury than Chisora https://t.co/WY25RJkfvM
— Craig (@craig_m0808) November 2, 2022
However, one fan claimed that the machine was rigged as Hearn’s promotion, Matchroom, provided it.
It's a matchroom machine so probably rigged.
— Mendoncas right foot (@thereeljd) November 2, 2022
Another fan urged the British promoter to take on YouTube sensation Jake Paul next, following his victory over Anderson Silva.
Next stop Jake Paul pic.twitter.com/UKW0YjB54l
— PauleHeyman (@PauleHeyman) November 2, 2022
Lastly, one fan urged him to book fights that people wanted to see rather than move away from them.
Focus on making a fight people will give a toss about.
— Shoaib (@iamshoaibbtt) November 2, 2022
Hearn certainly made some waves with his impressive display of power. Some fans appreciated it, while others seemed a little skeptical as the machine was of his own promotion and questioned its legitimacy.
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 09: Eddie Hearn, Boxing Promoter and Chairman of Matchroom smiles as he speaks to the media during the Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora Press Conference on November 09, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
However, Hearn does have some boxing experience under his belt competing in a couple of amateur fights in his youth, but turned to the promotion side of boxing. The British promoter is currently in Dubai for this Saturday’s light heavyweight title fight between WBA champion Dmitry Bivol and Gilberto Ramirez.
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