Comments Thread For: Hearn: Wilder Must Fight Joshua Next or We Might Miss The Boat

[Jab jab boom]

I disagree. I think most people feel Fury deserved the decision, and most people know Fury is the real "Lineal" Champion. Add to that, Fury is from the UK! I think Joshua vs. Fury @ Wembley in April would be the biggest HW fight outside the U.S. since the "Thrilla' in Manila!"

Joshua vs fury would be huge in the UK, but not nearly as big in the US. I just think the ko power between wilder and Joshua would bring more fan appeal or interest than fury out boxing either.

[lion33lit]

I think Wilder should fight Joshua next, thats still a massive fight between 2 big punchers, a KO either way will happen in that one. The winner of that faces Fury at the end of the year for all the marbles. If Joshua beats Wilder, then fights Fury...win or lose, the rematch between Fury and Wilder will always be there and still be a very intriguing fight for fans.

Sounds reasonable.....but giving Fury a rematch next is also reasonable due to the respectful cordial quick manner in which they negotiated & handled their 1st fight.....Hearn is gonna come with "something" as ridiculous as his first "flat fee" offer.....Hearn is too slick for his own good.....

[KTFOKING]

So because Fury says it thats how it is? Wilder thinks he didnt need the 12th all together, let alone the KD.

You think Fury can be bought? He donated his entire purse. He’d also make much more vs Joshua, let’s be real.

What Percentage do you think Wilder warrants against Aj just because he held on to his one belt despite losing in almost all eyes? Serious question.

You think Wilder-Fury sells more than Aj-Fury?

You think Wilder-Fury is a bigger fight than Aj-Fury?

If its money, he’ll make more with AJ.


You’re operating on random assumptions and hopes. Like the guy who said itd sell like 1mil ppv in amerca.


Also, point me in the direction of an occasion AJ won via whats considered a major robbery.

No, saying Fury didn't see it how you did. So when you say when one fighters wins 10 rounds (your opinion) and still gets a draw. It is obvious Fury doesn't see it the same way as you.

What percentage do I think Wilder warrants after doing 325k cable/satellite buys + possibly 25k streaming buys along with doing a nice live gate? I think he deserves a 40% split.

And he donated his entire purse? Oh word, is there proof of that? So will he be "donating" his entire purse the rest of his career? Will he "donate" the $30-40 million he makes in a Joshua showdown or the same for the Wilder rematch?

Do I think Wilder/Fury will sell more than Fury/Joshua? In what sense sell more? Do you mean generate more revenue? I think the Wilder/Fury rematch due to the US PPV definitely can make it close, no doubt. Remember, even if it takes place, it will be on UK PPV. And the rematch to me will do around 700-800 UK buys.

I'm one of those that thinks the rematch will do a million or close to a million buys. I absolutely believe that. Just like I believed the first fight would do $4-5 million gate and do around 300-350k buys. I was pretty damn spot on and usually am when it comes to numbers. The first fight was talked about on ESPN on every single sports show on Monday as well as on Fox Sports. Clearly it caught the eyes of the casuals and that was when "both were unknown" stateside. The build up for the rematch is going to be great and Vegas will treat it as an mega event that it is.

And please point me to when Wilder won via a big robbery? Parker who to most won four rounds was given one and two rounds on the scorecards. Big name fighter gets some fortunate cards, that is nothing new and nor will it ever change. Bellew was up 68-65 on one scorecard FFS. Wilder/Fury was not a robbery. Want to say it was a bad decision and Fury should have gotten the win? Cool, respectable opinion. But you came with a lot BS in this and your prior posts.

[aboutfkntime]

Sounds reasonable.....but giving Fury a rematch next is also reasonable due to the respectful cordial quick manner in which they negotiated & handled their 1st fight.....Hearn is gonna come with "something" as ridiculous as his first "flat fee" offer.....Hearn is too slick for his own good.....

I think we can all see it coming

Hearn could make that fight in less than a week

when Joshua's numbers start to drop - and they will - Hearn will suddenly have no problem negotiating that fight..... it will be miraculous

Eddie " numbers " Hearn

[RyuVsKen]

There was an article on here not that long ago that suggested many great fights happen because we are forced to wait for the big scrap to "marinate".

if Wilder AJ happened as soon as we all wanted, we never would have got Wilder Fury. And who will ever forget Fury getting off the canvas in the 12th round?

As long as the fight gets made while they are both still in their prime, everybody should just chill out and enjoy the fact that the heavyweight division is full of interesting names and fights to be made right now.

[Bonduu]

... right now, tell me who's interested in AJ vs White anymore (except for some AJ's die hard fans here)?... do you think the British public is that ******?...

You are an ldiot my friend. Whyte whom you dismiss fills the O2 arena that means he has lots of fans who would pay to watch him fight when would you knuckle heads realise boxing is pure business then entertainment? Wilder who just got exposed couldn’t even fill up a 21k venue, Whyte-DelBoy would surpass Fury-Wilder in terms of fans coming to watch and PPV, which means it is a very big fight locally which also means Whytes fans would queue up to purchase his fights unlike you Wilder fan girls that only support on boxingscene,you all should stop being salty!

[NearHypnos]

Meh don't think it matters that much "what the UK thinks." There's gold in them Vegas hills for the rematch. AGhey needs to start making his way stateside..

There IS gold in Vegas but for very select individuals. Wilder and Fury are not them.

(i could be wrong here) but I think Aj made more against Povetkin than fury and wilder did combined....against each other.

Whether I agree with it or not, it just seems to be the facts. Aj isnt Floyd or Canelo or Oscar. And Fury and Wilder are behind even him. Aj is however bringing in that kind of money in the UK.

Its not that Fury and Wilder wouldnt make decent money in vegas for a rematch. It’s not that AJ wouldnt make pretty good money in vegas. They all would. I wont deny it.

But AJ brings in GREAT money....exceptional even...and a bigger and better event in the UK.

I’m American and would love it in america but denying the starpower and absolute draw of AJ in the UK is foolish and ignorant. Some guys just dont need Vegas.

[Rayzah]

AJ & and Eddie on the outside looking in... sit ur ass and wait for ur turn keep fighting the no hopers....but 1st the 2 best heavies have to settle the #1 position.

[R01]

That boat was already missed; theirs a new king in town and his name is Tyson FURY!

[joe strong]

Joshua is already fighting Dillan Whyte once he win his rematch fight. Hearn trying to spin it on Wilder knowing idiot fans of his will eat it up.

That ain't no gimme fight after watching Chisora resurrect his career against Takam. If Chisora wins will AJ fight him if unification don't happen? I am cheering for Chisora. If he beats Takam & Whyte back to back I think he has definitely earned to be in the title shot mix.