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Anthony Joshua Rejects Zuffa Boxing Overture, Signals Loyalty to Matchroom

Joshua remains bound to a long-term Matchroom deal signed in 2021.

Overview

  • Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn said on The Ariel Helwani Show that Zuffa Boxing approached Joshua a couple of weeks ago.
  • According to Hearn, Joshua immediately forwarded a screenshot of the outreach and asked how to reply.
  • Hearn noted that Joshua’s long-term agreement with Matchroom effectively prevents a move to a rival promoter.
  • Zuffa Boxing recently secured Conor Benn on a reported one-fight $15 million deal after his Matchroom contract expired, ending a 10-year association.
  • Hearn responded on the commercial front by adding UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall to the Matchroom Talent Agency in an advisory role while he remains under UFC contract.