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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: Anthony Joshua speaks with Eddie Hearn during the press conference for Andy Ruiz Jr. v Anthony Joshua 2 ‘Clash on the Dunes’ at the Hilton Syon Park on September 06, 2019 in London, England. Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr will have a Heavyweight World Title rematch fight on December 7th 2019 in the historical town of Diriyah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: Anthony Joshua speaks with Eddie Hearn during the press conference for Andy Ruiz Jr. v Anthony Joshua 2 ‘Clash on the Dunes’ at the Hilton Syon Park on September 06, 2019 in London, England. Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr will have a Heavyweight World Title rematch fight on December 7th 2019 in the historical town of Diriyah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Boxing fans are well acquainted with Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn’s boxer-promoter relationship. The pair have come a long way with each other, and by far, they’re the best boxer-promoter duo in boxing. In the past, too, there have been similar relationships wherein both promoters and boxers worked in sync with each other to pave and decorate their path ahead.
Joshua and Hearn’s business bonding is just the ideal business bond anyone would wish to have in this dynamic sporting vertical.
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‘AJ’ became a top star in the UK after bagging a gold in the 2012 Olympics. Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport set their vision on this stupendous prodigy and they inked a deal with him in October 2013, when Joshua turned pro.
The duo’s contract ended recently, but they sent shock waves in the fight world by renewing their terms.
With this, Joshua will now be under Eddie Hearn‘s and Matchroom’s wings till he hangs up his gloves from the sport. This is by far the biggest success for Matchroom as Joshua is the biggest name in the heavyweight mix today, and having him extend his contract is a sure-shot treat.
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Eddie Hearn also opened up on this success and he gave his honest notions.
Per Michael Benson, he said, “There is something quite special about sharing a journey from the debut to the day the gloves are hung up, but it takes a huge amount of belief and an unwavering loyalty. I am honoured AJ has confirmed his future with Matchroom.”
Eddie Hearn on Anthony Joshua's career-long deal: "There is something quite special about sharing a journey from the debut to the day the gloves are hung up, but it takes a huge amount of belief and an unwavering loyalty. I am honoured AJ has confirmed his future with Matchroom."
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) September 21, 2021
Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn – The most decorated boxer-promoter duo
Hearn and Joshua have played a pivotal role in each other’s life. And their success together is proof of the same.
Hearn has always tried to stage all of ‘AJ’s fights in the most enthralling manner. On the other hand, the heavyweight king, too, has provided performances worth the hype. Thus climbing the ladder of the big men’s roster.
That being said, ‘AJ’ is now far from retirement. And since he’s signed a deal with Matchroom again, the fans are in for a real treat.
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