Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is receiving criticism from former world champion Carl Froch after the announcement of Anthony Joshua's fight against Francis Ngannou.
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A Change of Plans
AJ's hopes of facing Deontay Wilder were dashed after the Bronze Bomber's surprising defeat to Joseph Parker. This turn of events led Hearn to finalize a deal for Joshua to fight Ngannou.
Hypocrisy at Play
Hearn's previous remarks about the fight being a "cash grab" and "total mismatch" have not been forgotten. Froch called out the promoter for doing a "complete 180" on his comments and labeled him a hypocrite.
A Cash Grab or a Proper Heavyweight Bout?
While some fans are excited about the fight, Froch expressed his concerns about it not being a world title fight and questioned its legitimacy as a proper heavyweight boxing match.
An Intriguing Battle
Froch, despite his reservations, admitted that he is intrigued by the bout and believes it could be a challenging fight for Joshua. He also questioned the absence of a title in the equation.
March 8 in Saudi Arabia?
Although the official date for Joshua vs Ngannou is yet to be confirmed, there are hints that the fight could take place on March 8 in Saudi Arabia.
