ANTHONY JOSHUA'S promoter Eddie Hearn claims Evander Holyfield's comeback fight against Vitor Belfort left him feeling 'disgusted'.
Holyfield, a former five-time world champion, stepped in to replace Oscar De La Hoya at Covid's expense.
Eddie Hearn is the latest boxing critic to Evander Holyfield's return
Holyfield's comeback was short-lived as Belfort defeated him instantly.
Many upset fans called the fight "one of the most saddest events" in history. Others claimed that it was dangerous to allow Holyfield, who had retired, to compete so quickly.
UFC supremo Dana White later criticized the event as'silly' and criticised those who paid to see the Triller event.
Ricky Hatton called for an investigation and told organizers to 'hang their heads in shame'.
Hearn, a boxing promoter, has joined the chorus of criticism and claims that the fight would not have been sanctioned in Britain.
AJ's right-hand guy says he was 'disgusted" by Holyfield's decision to let him fight.
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"I admire Jake Paul's work because he puts in the effort.
"Two": He's not fighting boxing-based fights.
"And three, that he's promoting shows, it's not the same.
Holyfield isn't a YouTuber at a training camp going out to fight an MMA guy.
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"This guy is not physically fit to fight. The commission, with whom we have worked in Florida before, should allow this to occur.
"The British Boxing Board of Control wouldn't even allow that fight to take place, I'll tell it right now.
They could have done six rounds. It was disgusting to me what we saw."
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