Summary of "AWFUL -Eddie Hearn TELLS Usyk to rematch Verhoeven - RIPS Dana & Zuffa boxing!"

Summary

Eddie Hearn (with J Martinez from FireHood TV, in Houston, Texas) discusses several upcoming boxing matches and how key results could influence heavyweight and pound-for-pound rankings.

Upcoming event and fan excitement

Hearn says he recently returned from Germany and is eager for Saturday’s fight.
He notes the event has strong buildup and should draw around 6,000 attendees.
He highlights the excitement among hardcore boxing fans.
He also describes press-conference banter, including a heated exchange where “Ray” dismissed/insulted back.
Hearn emphasizes that fighters should show intensity without necessarily becoming violent.

Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven (retrospective)

Hearn reflects on Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven, calling it a surprise fight that went to the 11th round.
He argues Usyk had the right motivation, but frames it as a “money fight” rather than a legacy-focused showdown.
He suggests the stoppage might have been early, believing Usyk could likely have succeeded even later—potentially the 12th.
Hearn gives credit to Rico for his unorthodox style and performance.
He adds that if he were Usyk, he would rematch Rico immediately in Holland, potentially ending his career on a win.

Conflict with Dana White / UFC-Zuffa

The conversation shifts to Hearn’s ongoing conflict with Dana White and UFC/Zuffa.
Hearn claims Dana has struggled publicly, describing it as “having the worst year” for UFC.
He references Dana calling Hearn out for a boxing match, while Hearn says Dana backed away.
Hearn uses this contrast to question Dana’s credibility and suggests his own boxing profile has grown partly due to Dana’s attention.

Anthony Joshua’s return

Hearn discusses Anthony Joshua’s comeback, describing it as a “ferocious performance” expected based on:
- pain,
- motivation from training camp,
- and support from Alexander Usyk.
He describes the opponent as undefeated with many knockouts—calling it a solid test, though not necessarily world-class.
He says the Joshua comeback will determine what comes next.

Future big fights and ranking implications

Hearn expects Tyson Fury vs. Joshua to be signed for mid-November, but says Joshua must first pass his current fight.
He calls it the biggest boxing fight “this year” in terms of anticipated impact.
He also highlights other major matchups:
- Boots vs. Xander, framed as a fight-of-the-year contender around June 27
- Bam Rodriguez vs. Anu (Inoue), with praise for Bam’s urgency to face big opponents now

If Bam defeats his next opponent (Vargas), Hearn believes the Inoue fight could develop into a major multi-division championship storyline.

Expectations for Boots vs. Xander

Hearn says he rates Boots extremely highly, even calling him pound-for-pound number one.
He acknowledges Xander is a strong competitor.
He argues that if Boots beats Xander convincingly, Boots should be recognized formally on pound-for-pound lists.

Canelo’s upcoming return

Hearn discusses Canelo’s return, describing him as competitive and excited to fight again.
He calls it a difficult comeback scenario where a loss would be especially costly.
He closes by affirming enthusiasm for Canelo’s return bout.