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Eddie Hearn is now more than just an advocate of boxing. The CEO of Matchroom Boxing made headlines in the boxing world after he was featured on the cover of Men’s Health magazine. You might wonder, what has Hearn got to do with fitness? Well, at 44 years of age, the boxing promoter went on a rigorous 10-week program. And his results? Startling.

Needless to say, he is redefining the boundaries of fitness out of the blue. In an interview with Men’s Health, he reveals the importance of personal health in not just being fit but in overall well-being.

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Eddie Hearn advocates for a healthy lifestyle

According to the British promoter, everyone must hit the gym, eat clean, and choose healthy habits. He substantiates his statements and suggests that people have always come out better after they resorted to healthy lifestyles. However, he acknowledged that, unlike other fitness influencers, working out is not the solution to each life’s problems. But it equally bears a mention that it can elevate one’s mood in the long term and instill a tough mind in people.

Reflecting on the same, he stated, “There is no one that has improved their well-being, health, and fitness that hasn’t improved their life. I don’t believe that whether they have helped their career, whether they have helped their mental health, whether they have helped their energy, their happiness, you know.”

He added, “I am not saying going to the gym is going solve all your problems, but I tell you what, it impacts your resilience and your ability to handle situations.” It is safe to say that Hearn values his wellness quite a lot and wants others to do so, too. Moreover, he wants to use his platform and voice to spread the word for the better. Find out about him revealing his biggest vice.

Hearn gets candid about his former vice

Hearn was addicted to poker. To the extent, it did more harm to him than good. He emphasizes that often he used to lose a substantial amount of money. However, he did not succumb to the pitfalls of his addiction and came out of it by investing in stocks instead. In an interview, he stated, “I would find myself playing high stakes cash games at all hours of the morning and going to bed, having lost a considerable amount of money, thinking, ‘What on earth are you doing?'” But he found a way to overcome his vice.

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Hearn is one such promoter who is a celebrity in his own right and one of the reasons why is his ability to be candid. This trait makes him captivating and gives him an audience. Thereafter, he uses his platform for the better and benefits the audience. This trait is commendable. Moreover, we are curious to know, what do you make of his opinions above? Share with us in the comments below.

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