“I Ain’t Spending The Money…”: Eddie Hearn Reveals Deal Breaker Reason Due To Which He Did Not Sign Tyson Fury When He Had The Chance

In a candid interview, Eddie Hearn drops a revelation. This is about what could have been a game-changing partnership with Tyson Fury.  Tyson Fury is the current WBC champion champion who has etched his legacy in boxing. With 33 wins and 24 KOs, Fury has proved his mettle in the sport. Furthermore, the British Boxer himself believes that he has proved his name in boxing. This, in turn, further explains why he is so selective about his fights.

Moreover, ‘The Gypsy King’ is recently preparing for a high-stakes bout against Francis Ngannou set to take place on October 28. Thus, Hearn’s revelation comes at a paramount point. What was the deal-breaker that made Hearn hold back his investment in Fury? The promoter’s revelations offer a glimpse into the high-stakes world of boxing and what might have been.

Why did Eddie Hearn not invest in Tyson Fury?

In an interview with The OverLap, Eddie Hearn explained that Tyson Fury initially wanted to have four easy fights before taking on Deontay Wilder. Notably, Tyson was out of the boxing world at that time as he was fighting his personal demons. Hearn didn’t agree with this approach and felt that one or two fights would be sufficient for Fury to get back into fighting shape. Despite this, Fury insisted that his own plan was the only way to go. As Hearn said, “He was saying I want four easy fights then I will fight Deontay Wilder. I was like, I can’t give you four easy fights. If you have one or two that’s fine. That’s all you need to get back in shape. But Fury was saying no, no I have to do it this way it’s the only way.”

Furthermore, Hearn then made a financial decision. He chose not to invest in Fury’s four-fight plan because he had doubts about Fury’s physical condition. Hearn was skeptical that Fury would even make it back to the ring for these fights. In the end, Fury ended up having just two preparatory fights before facing Deontay Wilder. In fact, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have fought three times. The first match ended in a draw. Furthermore, Fury won the next two. Additionally, Tyson considers Wilder his toughest opponent.

Hearn mentioned that if Fury had agreed to a smaller number of fights, he would have been willing to sign him on. He revealed, “I looked at him and I thought I ain’t spending the money because I have to give you all those fights and look at the state of you. I don’t even think you will make it back into the ring. Obviously, he ended up having two fights before fighting Deontay Wilder. I would have signed him 100 percent [if he agreed to that with me].”

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Eddie Hearn’s revelations show the fine line between risk and reward in the high-stakes world of boxing. As Tyson Fury gears up for another monumental fight, we’re reminded that the road to glory is paved with tough choices. Hearn’s decision not to invest in Fury underscores the gamble that comes with backing a fighter.

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