After 5 Vs 5 Fight Announcement, Eddie Hearn Doubles Down In Saudi Arabia With Another Event Lined Up But This Time Not In Boxing

Eddie Hearn is trying to orchestrate a World Snooker Tournament with all the top players in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Well, Hearn could do a great job with this one since he has already delivered great moments in the sport of boxing. He’s behind one of boxing’s notable upsets in 2022 by allowing Canelo Alvarez to move up a weight class and face Dmitry Bivol.

Adding to his accomplishments, Hearn successfully filled Madison Square Garden for the highly anticipated bout between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. This was later hailed as the fight of the year. In addition to boxing, Hearn has now dipped his hands in the World Snookers Tournament and is working to organize the first ever major TV tournament of the sport in Saudi Arabia.

Snooker with a twist

The competition, showcasing eight of the world’s top players and two wildcards, boasts a substantial £787,000 ($1 million) prize pool. While adhering to standard World Snooker rules, a distinctive element has been introduced – a 23rd golden ball worth 20 points.

This addition alters the game dynamics, allowing players the opportunity to achieve a maximum break of 167, deviating from the conventional 147. The announcement was made by Eddie Hearn on Instagram, as he talked about his involvement with the event. He mentioned that this is the first time that a major TV tournament of the snookers is happening in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This announcement came right after the 5v5 Showdown event that will be held in the same place. This could potentially break records as there are many big fights that could get headlined during this event.

Promoter vs. Promoter: a history in the making

The rival boxing promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren, who are currently collaborating on significant fights, are slated to face each other in a unique showdown in 2024. The announcement came during Anthony Joshua‘s press conference with Francis Ngannou. Both promoters will handpick five fighters each for a head-to-head battle, and the one with the majority of victories will be declared the winner.

The official signing of contracts took place on Thursday, endorsed by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA), solidifying the agreement between Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and Warren’s Queensberry Promotions. This unconventional clash adds an intriguing dimension to the world of boxing promotions.

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This seems like a pretty interesting bout and only time will reveal how it unfolds. What are your thoughts about this event? Tell us in the comments section.

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