Boxing is a sport that requires dedication. It teaches discipline, hard work, and resilience among other things. Eddie Hearn, a boxing promoter, is one such individual who does not restrict himself to promoting fights as he also promotes the sport of boxing. Hearn went down on the same trajectory as his dad, Barry Hearn, who founded Matchroom Boxing. Naturally, he was around fights and boxers since his childhood.

Today, Hearn is one of the most successful boxing promoters in the game. He manages and promotes fighters like Anthony Joshua, Katie Taylor, and Canelo Alvarez among many others. One may argue, that his success must be credited to the passion and love he has for the sport. He also advocated for young kids to train in a particular sport, especially boxing.

Hearn criticizes the government for not looking after the current generation

Hearn raised a very pertinent issue and expressed his concern for today’s generation. Recently, the promoter was at an amateur boxing club event. He talked about what bothers him about the current generation such as lack of ambition, respect and manners. He proposed training for sports as a way to learn the important lessons life throws at you.

He stated, “We have a massive problem at this moment in our country. That kids the next generation has limited ambition, zero respect, Have zero manners And they live in an instagram and social media world that doesn’t teaches them about Life. Life can be learned through sport”. 

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Indeed the current generation is more dependent on technology now than ever. The concern raised by him is of extreme relevance.

He stated, “And particularly through boxing people that come around to this gym. If they weren’t in her they would be sitting at home would be on their phones.”

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He then talks about the government and politicians not caring enough for advocating sports among the youth. He states, “The politicians and the local community and the government don’t come down to these places”

Eddie Hearn reveals the reason behind his concern for the current  generation

Being a boxing promoter and lifetime fan of the sport is not the only reason behind his advocacy for boxing. He confessed that he is a father of a daughter in her teens and he takes his daughter to a boxing gym.

He stated, “These places are so important to the community and as a middle-aged parent who takes his own daughter to a boxing gym I see the positive influence it has on her life”

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Indeed, it is commendable that Hearn is talking about the need of the hour. Amateur boxing clubs will not only produce athletes but also individuals who would possess the right attitude toward life.