Eddie Hearn: I Nearly Signed Tyson Fury! | Stick to Football EP 4

On our latest episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by one of the world’s leading sports promoters Eddie Hearn.
Chairman of Matchroom Sport, a sporting promotion company founded by his father Barry, Eddie has a renowned status around the globe having played a major role behind some of boxing’s biggest success stories.
Listen to incredible anecdotes from past promotions, what boxing is like as a business and how Eddie wants to see boxing develop and grow into the community.
Eddie also chats about how he nearly signed Tyson Fury, a prospected fight between Fury and his star-fighter Anthony Joshua and why Katie Taylor completely changed his outlook on women’s boxing.
Eddie delves into the recent rise of KZbin boxing and what it means to the professional world and ends on how his family continues to play a major role in his career.
If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms.
00:00: Intro
00:28: Behind The Scenes
01:36: Gary’s introduction
02:03: Life as a Boxing promoter
03:39: Eddie’s father Barry and his influence
04:40: Competing with KZbin fighters
07:16: On DAZN
09:25: Boxing as a business
12:02: Prospect of Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury
15:50: Hearn on Katie Taylor’s trailblazing
21:05: How to protect professional boxers
25:06: Anthony Joshua’s defeat to Oleksandr Usyk
27:55: Promoting Derek Chisora v Dillian Whyte
32:43: Boxing in the community
38:44: Nearly signing Tyson Fury
43:25: Anthony Joshua’s career
46:31: Hearn’s biggest regret
50:30: Losing £1m on a fight
53:20: Eddie’s relationship with father Barry
55:30: Family life with daughters Isabella and Sophia
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[@George-du9bf]

Ian Wright really is an absolute gentleman. Telling Nev to keep the shirt on after the banter at the beginning when he said he'd lost his confidence to wear it, proper salt of the earth, caring bloke.

[@mickthompson584]

A proper Englishman is our Ian Wright and a great footballer as well.

[@gazzb116]

Neville, you are killing it with The Overlap. The guests are phenomenal. Eddie Hearn is a great interview. Terrific banter.

[@TheOverlap]

Thank you!

[@owenwilliams2474]

Neville defo wrote this 😅

[@Foxless316]

@@owenwilliams2474 nah I bet he gets Philip to do his replying.

[@joshowen3718]

This week on stick to football, a boxing promoter and clown.

[@dan.808]

Hi Gary how’s your day going

[@elliotpaveley3237]

“I was told I was a silver spoon kid but I told him I made it gold”. Some response that to be fair 🤣

[@JonerFootball]

Eddie is unreal at telling a story. What a podcast. Probably the best out there

[@realmadridthings8915]

Quickly becoming my favorite show! Amazing casting and they let the guests TALK! Love it so far!!

[@queensberryrulez5306]

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[@BigStuCorby]

​@@queensberryrulez5306joiner a year ago.......BURNER

[@SimpleFoosball]

@@queensberryrulez5306??

[@unclejimmymedia]

I love the relationship between Garry and Jamie. From absolute deadly rivals to being close friends and both so interesting to listen to especially when together. Good to see. Also, Eddie Hearn is an interesting business character

[@RobK32]

Same with Keane and Wright almost

[@danieloneill6060]

Football is scripted always been mates

[@leebush4053]

​@danieloneill6060 far removed from friends when they played. Respect maybe. That would be begrudged

[@music_4thought]

You can tell that eveyone is genuinely loving Eddie's stories. They are happy to let him talk. He's a legend. Great show!

[@WinstonEdgoose]

Great Interview, Eddie always knows how to tell a story

[@jamespalmer980]

99.9% lies though.

[@jonnyjonnyjonnyjonny]

'That's his job.' Roy Keane.

[@boot_boys9972]

Jackanory

[@JamesKerwin]

If it involves money, sure!

[@clivegibbo6441]

Yea. Great bit of football banter.

[@Th4DeuSs]

The thing that makes this show and the panel so great is that despite these guys all being legends of their craft, famous, successful, however you want to describe it. They arent overblown with ego and just come across as decent people that you could easily sit down and have a pint and chat with. Excellent show as always!

[@mrcurkio7768]

Agree. They let the guests speak and as a panel of great pundits it's refreshing. It's not all about them and let the guest tell a story.

[@localauthorityofficial8393]

U really wanna watch a footballer v Jake Paul?... I respect Jake Paul but they are killing peoples pockets with kindness in hard times.. keep it real 💯

[@Needlemeetsgroove]

This was just perfect. Great chemistry and Eddie was down to earth, genuine and a great guest.

[@tygerrruk5908]

The gift that keeps on giving ..stick to football 2023 is mint

[@willcroot5528]

The little jab at Simon Jordan at the end. Love it 😭😭🤣

[@johnleighty6564]

I love football, but these outside footy guest appearances are brilliant. Loved this episode with Eddie. Such interesting stories, and love that all the hosts really let Eddie speak and share his experiences with us. 10/10

[@Kugann]

Carrager's quick wit'd one liners are class

[@smokey4395]

Scousers for ye mate we love the banter

[@Kugann]

@@smokey4395 dunno not all of them

[@smokey4395]

@@Kugannmust just be me an carra then mate and every other scouser I no aswel

[@jakemilligan6251]

I work with a scouser and he’s the same, very quick with it 😂

[@sorchaking4549]

Gary Neville at face value has always been the Person on the side. But he doesn’t take himself to serious and is a successful businessman now. The fella needs to be applauded.

[@coreyslevin6597]

Really found his niche after the coaching attempt

[@hnxry_752]

He's a champagne socialist

[@richardjones3792]

Fellaaaaa

[@probablynot879]

@@hnxry_752probably done more through charities and fundraising than you could achieve in 5 lifetimes. You can say champagne socialist which he probably is, but his impact on Manchester is big. Don’t even like him that much but I respect him.

[@manlikeJoe1010]

​@@probablynot879"charities and fundraising" lmao you mean those nice tax write offs that all champagne socialist celebs do?🤣

[@Veryverydrunk]

Roy couldn’t give a shit, I love it

[@craig1010]

Another great overlap Ep! Absolutely loving the new format and Eddie Hearn is always great value in an interview! The banter is quality!

[@dasnutnock6408]

This is rapidly becoming the best sport talk show anywhere.

[@coops23beaver]

Neville - Good, likable, down to earth guy which is why The Overlap works. Brilliant Podcast channel.

[@matthewwilliams4168]

Eddie is a legend 😂

[@matthewwilliams4168]

@@arturius7534 most love him

[@padraighamilton7633]

Unbelievable work from Gary again, picking guests that fit perfectly and portray what the overlap is all about. Never thought we would see the day Roy Keane is talking about Jake Paul

[@BLACULA-Skeewoah]

People call Eddie the silver spoon kid, probably always will. But you can't deny that he's carved his own path, massively expanded what once was a small regional boxing promotion into the new leading international promotion (since showtime have decided to close doors). But he's the perfect face of a promotion, personable, cutt throat, blunt, but not nasty. He has ten times more humility than his peers like Oscar De La Hoya, Bob Arum... Even Dana White has been downright evil and shady! Wonder when he'll manage to get Carra VS Neville signed though 😂

[@sigmadocs]

overlap is one of the best things to watch on youtube right now! i enjoy the whole of each video and the team involved on the table are key! the banter and the chemistry is perfect

[@ikorraks]

Roy always comes across brilliantly when talking to people outside of football

[@THEcrashpyonion]

It will never stop being funny watching & listening to Keano, Wrighty & Carra mug off Gary Neville.😂

[@Anthony-jt9ts]

Carra tries too hard, 😂

[@splinter360]

Roy just sitting there like: 😐

[@bentaylor6473]

That was brilliant. So much in common, with his views on coaching kids and parents etc( we are same age). Thoroughly enjoyable that. Good luck with the next editions, it's always a good hour.

[@paulg9292]

I never realised how great Eddie Hearn was. He speaks so well and you could listen to him all day. Brilliant interview Gary and co. 👏

[@mariadodds2042]

Amazing people sitting around the table. Eddie is a great speaker and the conversation was class. Best football podcast on KZbin. 🎉🎉🎉

[@ZEQIPO]

Interview with Eddie is Gold. Loved every bit of this episode. Quality lads 👌🏿🔥

[@yourdentistsays6572]

Love the overlap! Top work as ever Gary. Keep it up and don’t let them change the relaxed format 🙌🏾

[@KatelynBennett210705]

I can't stop watching these episodes. Never laughed so much. Guests are awesome too. Keep it up guys

[@straysunshineband]

I could honestly just sit and listen to these talking all day 😊 The perfect podcast 🙌🏻

[@stevemichael9256]

The 5 that make up stick to football, are top class and with guest appearances like Eddie Hearn this has become a must watch, thankyou

[@paulb1597]

Could listen to Eddie Hearn all day long, genuinely interesting and witty with it. Great episode

[@chasec4897]

Could listen to Eddie all day. How he adapted to modern day(streaming), how he handles situations(fury), how challenging he is, the emphasis on kids with sports. It's all just spot on. Another spot on interview. Keep up the great work, Gary.

[@solskjaer1195]

This is the best series that Sky have ever done by far. Hope they keep them coming.

[@CraigCairney83]

It’s enjoyable yes! But they done much superior shows back in the 90s and 00s. Depends what age you are tho!

[@therealboywonder6832]

This is one of the best formats, great guests and good questions. Keep it coming please

[@danielstanley4704]

What a great interview loved it

[@jacksanderson660]

Honestly load of boxing fans give Eddie stick, but if you was a young boxer just climbing the ranks, Eddie would be the dream promotor.

[@danmancmufc]

He's literally just said, tough shit... he's going for KZbinrs. Boxing is dying because of people like him and he doesn't give a f***

[@benjibenj7406]

@@danmancmufcBoxing has been dying since the 70s mate.

[@BD-wz8hx]

Can’t beat these episodes overlap killing it 👏👏👏👏 keep um coming!

[@grantclark911]

Absolute banger of an interview

[@tezryu]

what an enjoyable episode of the overlap , Eddie hearn comes across as a great bloke, good banter between all, real entertaining stuff .

[@Mr-ye1vu]

Brilliant! That Chisora story was had me rolling 😂😂😂

[@ashredding_]

Top billing!! These are absolute gold!! Gary's top is 'offside' fantastic! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 He gets well rinsed Gary and takes it all in his stride. Just class. 👏👏

[@ambyth3177]

Great episode. Keep them coming please

[@KevinMcGinlay-mw4qf]

Quality, wat a show loved every minute 👌

[@MoSHus]

This episode was as enjoyable as the last three. Great job. My respect for Taylor has gone up by 💯

[@brianbussoli1582]

😂😂

[@louisdnd934]

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[@thatsamshow]

Eddie Hearn has countless amazing stories. And he's only 44! Imagine the stories when he's a grandad. "Gather round..."

[@Birmingham_racing]

I'm not a football fan but I'm a big boxing fan so here for Hearn. Loved the episode for all you guys

[@LEIGHMAC74]

Great this really enjoyed it

[@daedalusjones3804]

What a really entertaining show. And Eddie Hearn was a great guest with amazing stories. Loved it from start to finish!

[@brianleigh3673]

Im loving this series, overlap is real breath of fresh air, miles ahead of anything similar, the banter and chemistry is top drawer!

[@seansmith8979]

Really enjoyed it. Cheers

[@tommyface5756]

great guys need to see more of this

[@treezun]

Wow, great show. I watched every minute of it! Thanks eddie for being a good sport! Appreciate all you guys on the panel!

[@raidenafc6576]

The Chisora story was top tier.

[@CoreySharpMusic]

This one was genuinely class.

[@RockomusiK]

This is the best show around. Keep the panel the way it is, it's the perfect dynamic. Eddie top bloke aswell.

[@daveryan2473]

Eddie dodging questions about getting his own boxers to unionise was like that Neo bullet dodge scene from The Matrix! 😂

[@mediacenterman8583]

Promoters don't want boxers knowing the difference between gross/net and knowing what tax loopholes are.

[@mosesjuice2]

If Gary stood in a field long enough he'd want the cows to unionise . Loves a union him.

[@admiralwilliambrown]

​@mosesjuice2 what's wrong with that?

[@mosesjuice2]

@@admiralwilliambrown Nothing in particular. He just always brings them up.

[@tahhat2481]

I say this every episode but the friendship between Wrighty and Keano, I absolutely love it.

[@Hawaii1989]

I love this programme, such a fantastic episode and what a nice bloke Eddie is

[@ninjasrose1653]

This was top class!

[@propertyinvestingwithcleme3099]

You guys are fast becoming my favourite show, great banter & great guests.

[@Bigramt]

These guys put on an absolute brilliant show. The only problem is, the hour or less isn't long enough! Every single one of you guys bring something to the show and the guest's are brilliant. If you are having a shit day, you know the overlap will lift your mood Gary is a great host and I just enjoy the overall chemistry with you guys. Eddie Hearn can chat for days and sell snow to eskimoes, but I have met him and he came across as a decent guy and can take a joke

[@filipeventura2729]

Great podcast! Im portuguese and grew up with a lot a brits and lived there for 2 years. Nothing like brit banter and sense of humour! The Chizzora story cracked me up Got me thinking how amazing Roy would have been at a boxing press conference given thats his first "love" and sport

[@niilanteigolightly4946]

The crossover to boxing! My favorite episode yet. Stick to football indeed 🔥

[@GabagoolForeverAndAlways]

Best sports show on the internet. You should never dilute it by taking it to TV. This format is perfect and would never work on TV

[@Leftrightgoodfight]

This is absolutely brilliant, top work Gary and the team. Eddie is so captivating! Best episode to date. #bringeddieback

[@Mikey-ro1wh]

Great content Gary…you have got the winning formula for these shows!

[@roberthayes9842]

This was a great podcast, Eddie was really entertaining I remember seeing his dad Barry at Stratford St waiting for the Shenfield train, he looked real slick suited and booted, great huge smile on face, I thought good for you Barry,

[@JishuKC]

Stick to Football you made me google about Eddie Hearn , now i am listening and watching with joy.

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

Don't get suckered by that salesman lol

[@HisExcellencyB]

The con man

[@deano5112]

Ignore these Frank Warren bum boys mate. He’s one of the best promoters on the planet. If your after entertainment he brings it

[@HisExcellencyB]

@@deano5112 if you're after big fights he doesn't

[@geekscompendium8025]

Eddie is possibly the best sales man ever, has everyone hyped with anything he suggests.

[@NibblestheHamster]

Really enjoyed this, Eddie is a great lad

[@NorthernMan86]

This is some of the best content out there online and TV. Class, keep it up! ❤

[@logannance5789]

The best show going on KZbin. I'm not a boxing fan and had never heard of this gent, but found it incredibly fascinating and entertaining. Keep it up!

[@mitchsanderson8206]

Eddie like his dad tells a great story! Really enjoyed this one 👏

[@John3.16saves]

I enjoyed that, thank you 👍

[@OfficialFingazMC]

Bloody 'ell haven't seen Eddie on anything for ages. Koogz is hating it!!! Good get lads

[@isaacnewton3514]

Koogs has over 100 interviews with Hearn, why would he be mad about him doing an interview with Football legends

[@JW-db8bz]

He does about 100 interviews a week

[@OfficialFingazMC]

@@isaacnewton3514 He's hating not having Eddie on every other day hiking up the views.

[@OfficialFingazMC]

@@JW-db8bz He's been pretty dark for the last 2 weeks. Had nothing to promote...

[@12345popable]

​@@isaacnewton3514it was a joke settle down lad

[@FootballChatbox]

This show is just getting better and better, love listening to the various guests and the banter among the whole group is amazing.

[@FroZoneDeNiro]

Phenomenal storytelling by Ed, laughed throughout, especially the part about Chisora 🤣...Very entertaining, and insightful interview as well.💥🥊

[@MrRossitron]

Great show again. Living the content

[@MarkHughes77]

Love this show. The 5 of you have a great chemistry and it's so entertaining. Keep them coming!

[@markharriot6850]

Notice how Keane hardly says a word in this episode, he can smell the BS and doesn’t want any part of it 😂

[@user-bk3gn7wl1e]

Yeah he hasn’t touched the toast

[@richardcrawford1859]

What on earth are you on about you melt

[@richardcrawford1859]

@@markharriot6850 weirdo

[@stureece6344]

Love this show, some great guests.

[@ryanporteous2834]

How can you not like Eddie Hearn the guy has some great story’s 👌 really enjoyed this.

[@shaunjayes8842]

Absolutely brilliant episode! What a great guest. This is fast becoming the best sport channel on KZbin. Thanks for this, I loved every minute of it.

[@kopkiwi08]

Man that was a thoroughly enjoyable interview. My only complaint is that it was too short. Don’t be shy of having these be 2 hours long.

[@spud74]

Great watch that!!

[@ntokozombokazi4648]

I was wondering why they didn't talk about football at all, but I realised its been the international break! Brilliant getting another sport, and especially Eddie on here to fill that instead of just taking a break.

[@IsakAmunkete]

Definitely my favourite show now. Love the fact that y'all including personalities from other sports as well. Keep it up!

[@ColsPlaying]

Loved the intro showing them all chilling before it began, that needs to stay!

[@GM-tw4el]

I've went to the same boxing club for over 20 years and it's not by any means modern but there's no phones and the big one is no swearing. Proper old school. Produced a couple of low level pros, but the main thing is community, getting kids discipline and off the street.

[@atikurrahman9304]

You just know this will be class 😂

[@splinter360]

Stick to football...the irony. EDIT: Good episode though to be fair.

[@keithmulholland4757]

That was brilliant, could listen to him all day, the only tiny negative, it was only an hour long. 👏👏👏

[@jackr3877]

Great interview

[@Ali-sj5pn]

We need more than one episode a week! Nev is doing unreal big fan !

[@kopkiwi08]

Yeah I’m going to need daily uploads please.

[@DayInTheLifeOfMe]

Oh just when you thought this couldn't get better they bring Eddie hearn on . What a podcast guys amazing

[@DogstarGaming]

Wow what a show ! Overlap no.1 by far ! Thanks to all for making this available 😊