Eddie Hearn sets record straight on Anthony Joshua vs Martin Bakole after Ben Shalom claims fight is 'signed'
Eddie Hearn insists Anthony Joshua vs Martin Bakole is not 'signed' despite Ben Shalom claiming otherwise.Speaking to talkSPORT's Spencer Oliver at ringside, Shalom said: “The promoter of Martin Bakole , that’s what I want to be known as."It’s done. I’m hearing he’s signed and we’re off to the Congo.”
Bakole then stoked the flames further by reiterating that the match-up was over the line during an appearance on talkSPORT Breakfast on Wednesday morning.Floyd Mayweather splashes $400,000 on rare timepiece to add to $100m watch collectionFrank Warren reveals the only reason Tyson Fury would reverse retirementAndy Ruiz releases training footage and fans fear the worst for boxing future"I’m not ruling it out but it’s not ever been a conversation. I don’t know where that one came from.
"I also saw one last night saying Joshua-Wilder is done for June 7. I haven't had one conversation about that fight."I spoke to AJ yesterday for the first time in a few weeks and he's actually in really good spirits."So it is my thoughts that we will meet in the next week or so and we will move forward.
"I think he will be watching extremely closely on February 22 for Dubois against Parker and then we will see what happens with Mr. Fury.", believes Fury has hung up his gloves for good, although Hearn is still holding out hope that he may go back on his decision."Obviously, he is retired at the moment and if he actually is then good luck to him.Follow us on social media for big breaking boxing news, exclusive interviews and the best bits from our talkBOXING YouTube show.
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