September 20th 2024.
During the press conference on Thursday, tensions were high between promoters Ben Shalom and Eddie Hearn. However, Hearn has since downplayed the heated exchange, stating that it was just a bit of a joke. The confrontation occurred when Shalom questioned Hearn's presence on stage, as he does not represent any of the fighters involved in the upcoming fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.
Hearn explained the incident, saying that Shalom came up to him and asked why he was in the picture. In response, Hearn jokingly said something along the lines of "I'll knock you out." He also added that he felt bad because Shalom froze like a ghost and is now giving interviews about being threatened. Hearn apologized and wished Shalom all the best, stating that he comes from a different world and is still learning in the game.
Shalom, on the other hand, maintains that Hearn did indeed threaten him and that he was completely shocked by it. He also stated that he would never operate in that manner and doesn't want to sink to that level. Despite the incident, Shalom remains focused on building his business and signing new fighters.
When asked about the confrontation, Shalom reiterated that Hearn did threaten him and that it was an interesting experience to be offered to be knocked out by someone who claims to be unrattled. However, he remains confident in his ability to continue building his business and is proud of how far they have come. He also added that Hearn, as a nearly 50-year-old, needs to grow up and that everyone can see what is going on.
In the end, it seems that both parties have differing accounts of the incident. Hearn claims it was a joke, while Shalom maintains that he was threatened. Regardless, they both continue to focus on their respective businesses and building up their fighters. Hopefully, in the future, they can put their differences aside and work together in a more professional manner.
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