EDDIE HEARN (IN-DEPTH) ON GOLOVKIN v BROOK, EUBANK JNR & REVEALS EUBANK SNR NEGOTIATION HEADACHE

EXTENDED INTERVIEW BY KUGAN CASSIUS
EDDIE HEARN (IN-DEPTH) ON GOLOVKIN v BROOK, EUBANK JNR & REVEALS EUBANK SNR NEGOTIATION HEADACHE
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[@powerboon2k]

This is one of the most interesting videos you have done yet. This inside information is what really hooks people.

[@spunkmonkey5000]

+Eddie Hearn Very interesting and dynamics on putting boxing show on. GGG vs Brook is going to be tough the guys a machine.

[@jw-jf8bv]

+Eddie Hearn this is brillant lol

[@tgangstar]

Respect to Eddie Hearn for being so down to earth, honest and open Top bloke

[@williambaker7181]

Fantastic interview - Eddie talking about breaking down the trust barrier. This kind of openess breaks down the trust barrier with fans. Wonderful. Fascinating. Even useful to me as a businessman to know you deal in such a fair and open manner. Well done Coogs

[@airguntherapy8665]

Kugan, you do the best interviews and make the absolute most of them. I think Eddie is pretty honest, it's all about money but he wants to see the best fights happen at the same time. Keep up the great work I think you are fantastic for boxing and give fans a great insight into 'behind the scenes' stuff that you never really hear about. Much respect

[@Bedrinonen]

What I like about Kugan is he doesn't try to navigate an interview to a certain agenda, he just asks a pertinent question and lets the interviewee expand on it without interruption. As a result, you can get some fascinating insight in his videos. Hearn has really risen in my estimations for being open, honest and willing to break this all down.

[@bozaedwards8845]

Kugan almost always navigates to an agenda you muppet. When did you ever hear Frank Warren reveal the intimate details of his business model to all and sundry not to mention exactly who was present, who said wot to whom and how much and who got paid?Kugan always mentions:1. Warren when interviewing Hearn, and vice versa.2. Groves when talking to Froch3. Joshua when talking to White4. Brook when talking to Khan5. Eubank when talking to BJS the list is endless. IN court its called leading the witness and elsewhere, providing enough rope with which to do the hanging In other words after casually flicking a match into the powder keg, he just shuts up and lets his victim do the rest. Eddie Hearn is loose-lipped in the same girlish way as an Alex Ariza. Sure, he is riding high now with the backing of Sky but his fast and loose way of telling everything to anyone is unsustainable. Kugan really takes advantage of this weakness in Hearn which will surely come back to bite him hard in the bum.How do you think Warren has lasted so long in the game?Hearn is a good salesman but without his dad and this unpresidented relationship Sky dished out to him. He would have ended up as team leader in a Romford double glazing company.

[@lefty3985]

+boza edwards it's his opinion no need to be rude

[@acm1345]

+boza edwards I agree he does navigate to his own agenda, but it's the agenda of what 90% people talk about online, I don't think he's taking advantage of hearn. Hearn knows exactly what's happening, he knows the type of questions that will be coming his way. As Hearn said, this medium is not the corporate crowd, when commenting on his swearing, he knows his market and is getting people on the Matchroom gravy train by being transparent. Because he knows this approach is what people want, he sees the KZbin market for what it is and uses it. The reason Warren is still going is because he is a name, and he was successful and can still live on that success. Hearn is much more open because he doesn't screw people over as much as the other promoters. How many boxers hate Warren? I would guess a lot more than Hearn. Sounds like I'm a fan boy of Hearn, but hey this is how I see it!

[@xtianosickboy]

Hilarious cause its true

[@spunkmonkey5000]

+Eddie Hearn nice to take time to respond and value all us KZbin crowd. Credit to iFLTV they do such a great job..

[@TrueGeordie]

2 sides to every story but I feel like Eddie is telling the truth here, a lot of insiders are saying that Eubank Sr is off his nut and he really acts that way.

[@Live.Laugh.Lobotomy]

Like the fact this was commented before you interviewed him

[@glasshalffull8471]

I agree with Eddie Hearn.I've followed boxing for nearly 40 years and it's true..."when you cut your hair shorter on the sides it looks longer on top"

[@sandpaper631]

I don't get it

[@glasshalffull8471]

Frank Stein He said it near the start of the interview...I agreed with what he said re eubank snr being difficult,which he should have already known,considering his dad managed him during the majority of his career,the hair comment was just my weird sense of humour,although it is true,no harm intended,no hidden meaning.Thought it was a great interview,explaining the planning surrounding setting up a fight etc...Hearn is doing good things for boxing,the interviewer is good also,he has great access to most of the top fighters in Britian...Great result today Crawford winning again,cheers from Australia.

[@hartybob9859]

hearn has messed up big time here, why he didn't have eubank senior carried in on a golden throne while everyone in the crowd is forced to their knees to worship his greatness then just keep things simple by giving senior the mic so he can commentate from the ring while he's refereeing and marking the score cards

[@swboxing]

Eubank will have the last laugh when he's enjoying a mega fight against Tommy Langford.

[@johnnyalbo2864]

assuming he's being sarcastic lol

[@callumhayes7502]

@wutup5566 he's having a laugh you muppet

[@jroff7475]

Much respect for Hearn for sharing all this palava on IFLTV.

[@LATYMER28]

This Interview is Legendary

[@LucasKingPiano]

Eubank Sr. cost Jr his fight with BJS too, when I saw him not talking to Jr in between rounds you could see it was all just a show for Sr. He could've been giving him his wealth of boxing knowledge and told him to step on the gas, instead Jr got "when you sit down make sure to bend your knees" and silence... he wanted to do the bullshit theatrics and Jr fell too far behind. He needs to ditch his dad.

[@andrewtaaffe7846]

I know what your saying but I get the impression from jr that he wouldn't listen he thinks he's a lot better than he is

[@coreywilkie1134]

Eubank Sr tryna be mayweather you ain't got that power son

[@Numeraunoporfavor]

Hearn for Prime Minister!! The public could do with the transparency

[@mikelovekfc]

EDDIE HEARN is a very fair, smart business Man

[@jamestoni]

fair? he sells most of the big fight tickets to stubhub touts.

[@oscarspark2396]

+jamestoni evidence? not just blah blah on yellow pages - real evidence.

[@thenotrealjesuschrist205]

yeah brook,go up two weights and get your ass beat.but don't worry,it will line our pockets

[@liamdean6579]

Love the transparency with Eddie no other promoter sits down and talks the business like Eddie he's main reason British boxing is great at the minute! Great work guys!

[@maxashburn1674]

I sat and watched this whole thing straight through. It was a fascinating look at how these fights are put together.

[@jamalkay4698]

Eddie Hearn earned my respect after today ..

[@dapperdonmilli]

i like how fast Fast Eddie does business,he got some Dana White in him!!! the man kept it 💯 in this interview. .. 👏👐

[@chochopav]

You like assholes?

[@dapperdonmilli]

+chochopav you just can't be a pushover in this business

[@Charlie.93]

Real good insight into what goes into behind the scenes. Very interesting, Eddie gets stick but he is a stand up guy what he's doing for British boxing is bordering on legendary. Keep doing what you doing brother!! ps big up Kugan!!

[@hendrix2478]

What an amazing interview . I couldn't see Don King doing this, Thank you and well done.

[@TTHT2024]

really good interview. You don't get this kind of stuff from anybody else love it. Well done kugan and Eddie for smashing it again!!!!!!!!!

[@spunkmonkey5000]

I seen interview with Frank Warren talking in interview in how much hard work the Eubanks are and all their crazy demands. How they never took that contest with all noise they have been making.. Eubank Jnr shit himself.

[@indigo93til]

I don't care what anybody says. I respect Hearn and the job he does as a promoter at Matchroom. He seems to do his job fair and square. I don't understand why people give him such a hard time (especially over social media, which is pathetic) when in this instance he has blatantly done everything within his power to make the GGG vs. Jr fight happen. People can say what they like, but until they are actually behind the scenes themselves and realise the pressures of deadlines, the political disputes and all other demands that are entirely out of his control then for me these will always be invalid and useless comments. This seems like a man genuinely exhausted from trying to give people what they wanted to only be frustrated and let down at the last hurdle. Like he said, its his reputation on the line, and therefore I know I would definitely do the same if I were in his position. I also don't blame him for getting the Brook fight so soon after either, fair play it will be a massive test for Brook moving up the weight classes but at least we are getting 2 elite level fighters that are going to give it their all no matter what, and we all know in the boxing world anything can happen. As a Brit I will be routing for Kell but have respect for GGG and wouldn't be too disheartened if Golovkin did get the win over him, he's a beast after all, and just the fact that he's fighting for the first time as a pro in UK should be enough for us to shout about, especially against one of our own. If the Eubanks want that fight so much it will happen in the future. They will just have to wait their turn. Good look Kell, a lot of respect for taking on the man nobody else will.

[@Tain950]

I believe this fight is a lot more competitive than most people think. Brook is a really good technical boxer with decent power.

[@sonlyme4445]

Probably the best interview about what it is to make a boxing match I have ever seen. Top work Kugan, and fair play to Eddie. Should be required viewing for anyone who wants to pass comment on boxing. I can see the situation and I hope Brook does indeed provide a challenge for Golovkin. Great work.

[@neilfenney4639]

The section on the break down of the p p v split is absolutely class , good on you E H, English as lost the plot

[@tonylovelock408]

Best interview with Eddie by a country mile. Have a lot of respect with how Eddie handles things, and fighters are not getting short changed under the terms clearly explained in this interview. Fair play very enlightening.

[@gwynbleidd07]

thx for the interview Kugan!!!

[@bystrengthguile4050]

Great interview, nice one for the detail

[@michael14561]

Best interview on IFL TV ever

[@davidhume1000]

Eddie Hearn is great company! Very likable, and apparently honest. I hope we never find out otherwise.

[@shezjackson2801]

Great inside to this interview thank's Kugan.

[@thebigb3ard]

great interview.

[@CoelhoSports]

around 15:00 eddie says jr probably didn't know about the deadline. go back through the ifl vids to the joshua brezeale fight a few weeks ago when eddie was sitting at the table with both eubanks. eddie looked right at jr and told him about the deadline to his face. too many excuses being made for jr.

[@AsifKhan-er9fo]

I love Eddie Hearn he cracks me up lol 19:44 :f**k no...dont do it' lol had me in stitches. But 100% spot on about Eubank Sr. Jr will not ever be world class whilst his dad is calling the shots. Quicker he stops being the trainer/manager the better for Jr.

[@BenjisBoxingChannel]

This is too funny!! I would loved to have seen that meeting with Eubank, Hearn and Sky.

[@clubberlang7617]

Some great fights to look forward to,

[@kbae2290]

This is a very interesting interview, and Eddie Hearn sounds sensible enough. At the end of the day, Hearn is Eubank's promoter, so I give his words a lot of credence. After Golovkin's family and friends and managers, I would be the first person who wants him to have a fantabulous payday. Having said that, pitting Brook against somebody like Golovkin makes me excessively nervous, and it is not just about the weight. I have watched all of Golovkin's fights available on KZbin, going back to when he was supposedly 14. Golovkin was an excellent amateur boxer, but he has continued to show improvements in every single professional fight. I have watched 4 of Brook's more recent fights including that against Porter. As good as Brook is, there is an undeniable gap in skills. Forget the weight issue for one moment (by raising his hand, Brook has shown his balls alone can claim all of 147 lbs.). How the heck is he supposed to narrow the skill gap in less than 9 weeks?

[@MrRoblester]

I love these interviews about how the business works! Far more interesting than a boxer bollocking on about how he's gonna knock someone out, this is how the world turns.

[@johnappled2325]

awesome interview helped me heaps what go on put on a great show

[@johnnyg7407]

lOVE THESE INTERVIEWS, WE ALWAYS GET A DECENT INSIGHT TO HOW THINGS GO ON BEHIND THE SCENES.

[@MrFrazeryates]

Fantastic interview. Particularly the breakdown of cost vs. revenue and all that goes in to making a fight. Superb

[@86-DOS]

IFL seriously need to get better equipment for sound. Apart from that love the channel/vids.

[@MrLeesaunders]

good video its nice to know more about how it all works

[@markoxtoby4080]

like Eddie Hearn or not, he has done British boxing proud. Weve had 3-4 years of major fights, great undercards and he has raised many Uk fighters profile. The only fighters weve heard complain are The Eubanks, Ive said before Eubank Jr will be held back by Eubank Sr. Looking forward to GGG vs Brook!

[@Hayemaker1989]

Best promoter in the business

[@07carlsberger]

+MrRoDonDoSalsa not really a promoter, more like an advisor

[@callumhayes7502]

@MrRoDonDoSalsa 😂

[@cookieinthewoods]

Superb interview Kugan. I see people bash Eddie on social media all the time, but he genuinely tries to make the fights fans want to see and put on a solid undercard. Well done for landing GGG to fight in the UK. Can't wait to be at the O2 for this!

[@johnmacgillivray5320]

the way interview should be done . Bravo

[@Jay-iq6yh]

Who was Tripple G supposed to fight September 10th in the US ??

[@HardeepSF]

Wicked stuff Kugan and Eddie and no Eddie that stuff you was talking about is NOT boring, so interesting to find out what gets discussed in these meetings and how much control people want and also how you break down these events financially!

[@evoermine]

Really interesting to hear the ins and outs of what goes on behind the scenes. Very enlightening.

[@jaydenjohnson5005]

Respect to Eddie. Showed them that they aren't irreplaceable.

[@paulkeaney1609]

Entertaining and informative video - one of the best yet.

[@edward-hm1ol]

i have a lot of respect for eddie hearn. he seems genuine,speaks sense and is great for the game.

[@paulallen8018]

Best Hearn interview I've seen!

[@garypeternolan]

love watching these interviews

[@catforddon7047]

Halfway through, top interview Kugs.

[@redrivet]

Kugan can u ask about the TMT vs Matchroom show next time u interview Eddie or is that what might be going down on Sep 17th

[@simoncooper913]

Fantastic., but are the fighters ever in the room, when deals are made?

[@stewartconnor7592]

Eddie is bang on! thanks for the video

[@usmanhussain8112]

LOVE the Eddie Hearn and Kugan interviews respect for Eddie, despite the ignorant haters he really gets the job done with all the top notch fights he puts on

[@andymccarthy4440]

Credit to Eddie Hearn he always speaks the truth and delivers the fights fans want. I'm very pleased kell gets his shot, thanks Andy Mac Glasgow 👍🏻

[@ajs3422]

These videos give a truly entertaining insight into the world of boxing. Thanks for being open Ed Hearn and thanks for recording this IFL

[@ImMerkzHD]

You actually cant get bored watching Eddie Hearn

[@robinmcnaught6948]

Class from Eddie to bring the public a mega fight in Brook v GGG! Hopefully Joshua v Stiverne and Bellew v Lebedev/Haye to be made later in the year...

[@stanmazur6828]

great interview, props

[@3131butler]

I would say that this is one of my favorite interviews so far! Very insightful and incredibly interesting. You really have to feel for Eubank Jnr with his Dad making SUCH a mess of everything!

[@coderkind]

This is the best video you guys have done yet; very interesting and informative. Reading "The Hate Game" by Ben Dirs at the moment and a lot of what Eddie says sounds similar to bits in that book.

[@garrycoop7024]

love Eddie and these chats...

[@keenanvanzile]

rare, transparent... great footage - tons of respect for eddie hearn @iFLTV

[@GrimFunDago]

thnx Koogan and Eddie very good and explaining interview, now I got what happened with the terms and what is about weight difference.

[@peterstone111]

Love these interviews but the Eddie Hearn ones go on for ages

[@MrOptimisticc]

What do you mean by working towards a budget? Could you please explain how all the monetery side works please?

[@nevisboy39]

Really enjoyed this interview it gave a useful insight into whats involved in putting on a boxing show..My heart goes out to you Eddie I was feeling your stress when you described negotiations with 'English' lol... Keep up the good work bringing these big show to the UK..

[@19dazhogan82]

great interview! watched the full 52 minutes. Brilliant to hear such an open & honest opinion from Hearn. I salute you Kugan, you done good. intriguing for us fans to hear the details of how these events are put together

[@poachedeggbagelz]

Fair play, Eddie. I disagree with the regularity of PPV and putting on mismatches but I love the insight you give viewers. You don't have to disclose this information but you put it all out there

[@superx8299]

Very good interview. Eddie keeping it real and explained it how it was... Frank warren did mention a few times in the past that the eubanks are a nightmare to deal with... Either way, its a win win for eddie, i believe GGG wins even though im a big Brook fan, but keepin it real, and the eubanks learn there lesson and take the fight for december with less of the drama this time round...

[@joeltl25]

Great! Very insightful! Thanks!

[@JaystarC]

hearn always been a legend since hes been on the scene...saviour of british boxing...keep it up hearn

[@liamgaffney6071]

Interesting seeing the insight to what goes on behind the scenes and how these things are put together. Keep up the good work Cougan nice video.

[@romerluis]

Good interview! Congrats from Spain.

[@ahmedhanif911]

good clear up

[@meopai3]

thank you for the enlightenment

[@chrisisiorho5749]

Respect the honesty and insight in the process and ordeal of making the fight for the Eubank's.

[@sueharmes9443]

well done Coogan for having the in and well done Eddie for the openess and "friendliness"

[@sexyladxx1]

Love these in depth interviews, shows you how things are really done.

[@agentmahone4012]

Good work Kugan. Keep it up

[@BigSayer84]

This interview is top notch viewing. For Hearn to come out with all of that information about negotiations is really interesting. I know a lot of people don't like Hearn but it is true that himself and Matchroom are changing boxing and from point of view it is changing for the better. Keep up the good work Kugan, huge fan of IFL.

[@danielcreese4879]

great interview. ... Eddie Hearn is like the best thing to happen to British boxing for 30 years.... It annoys me more people don't see it.

[@joshforde698]

Ali came over as world champion pre-hiatus for the 2nd Cooper fight, and Tszyu was unbeaten in ten years when he came over to face Hatton, have a rest about them not being in their prime.

[@bozaedwards8845]

you're talking out your arse pal. Check your facts. Tszyu was way beyond is prime and seriously damaged goods when he fought Hatton. He had suffered on of the worst beatings ever at the hands of Vince Phillips. He was battered from the opening round until he was out on his feet late on. He wasn't the same fighter after that. Ali/Clay was not a global superstar pre-suspension and lets face it Cooper and London had zero chance to win. Therefore these events were really just sparring exhibitions by the Champ. THe last time anything like this happened was when Randolph Turpin took the title from Sugar Ray Robinson in 1951. That's 65 years ago Eddie has a point here. In fact I don't think even he realises how big this one really could be.

[@bozaedwards8845]

yes thanks for that

[@joshforde698]

Tzsyu lost to Phillips 8 years before the Hatton fight & hadn't lost a fight since, was universally recognised as the lineal light welterweight champion & number 2 in Ring Magazine's mythical P4P rankings, he was also a strong favourite in the betting, yeah, the guy was absolutely shot to shit. Ali became a superstar as a result of the two Liston fights & becoming Ali, when he came over for the Cooper & London fights he was the biggest thing in boxing. Yeah, I should check my facts, eh? If Brook somehow beats GGG I'll just take a leaf out of your book & claim that Golovkin was 34 & never really that good anyway because he hadn't beaten anybody. All the best.

[@bozaedwards8845]

And yet you've just contradicted yourself. Tszyu had in fact lost within a decade of Hatton not as you asserted. Gratifying that you've corrected yourself on that fake factoid-good job. And he was beaten insensible as I told you and he wasn't the same fighter as he had been, just as I told you. After Phillips he was fed a diet of worn out re-treads(Check his record while you check the rest of your facts) His matchmaker knew Tszyu was damaged goods long before Hatton got to himAli came over here to box a couple of exhibitions. On the other hand Brook is undefeated and is taking GGG because nobody else in or around his weight class dares to fight him. You are entitled to your opinion on Golovkin but last time I checked he was universally recognised as the pound for pound King of boxing who forced the next biggest megastar to vacate rather than face him.So good luck with that one..

[@joshforde698]

I didn't say Golovkin was no good, I said that if Brook beats him I might copy you & come out & say that, in reality the best fighter he's fought is Lemieux, maybe not entirely his fault, but his team did say they were putting "everyone from 154-168 on notice" and they're fighting a welterweight. Okay so I got the date wrong by two years, Tzsyu was still 8 years unbeaten; he iced the unbeaten & heavily-hyped Zab Judah in two rounds & stopped Sharmba Mitchell twice. But you're right, one bad defeat 8 years previously means Tzsyu was over the hill & never any good anyway.

[@lauriebluesguy]

Enlightening in many ways, great work Cassius.

[@gerrypoupart7672]

I was waiting for this ...thanks.

[@davidross3879]

KUGAN CASSIUS get Eddie to make the rematch with sauders v chris eubank jr on the brooks/GGG undercard thats the least he could do.

[@preteristlab-endtimes5683]

Eddie is so natural. Interesting to learn what goes into putting one of these shows together. Senior's ego jammed the money machine - older but no wiser. I totally understand why Hearn lost his rag, and rightly so.

[@Jasontvnd9]

good interview cheers kugs.

[@soundsean100]

really enjoyed you elaborating about the dynamics of the business. Thanks Eddie

[@JAJDW]

Great interview as always! Don't care what anyone says Hearn is good for boxing, very open and transparent

[@clubberlang7617]

Great insight, very good interview,

[@84reynard]

love it. keep up good work