[Wallet]

On Monday, Hearn celebrated the defection of Warren's bankable young super-middleweight George Groves and, as a consequence, the collapse of his rival's Wembley show on 16 March, with the revelation that he will make two further major signings this week and next. If life has been better for the rising promoter, it is some way in his past.

Despite wild rumours, one of the additions will not be Ricky Burns, Warren's WBO lightweight champion, nor Vasyl Lomachenko, the Ukrainian Olympic gold medallist with whom Hearn was seen chatting at York Hall in Bethnal Green on Friday night, when the visitors took on the British Lionhearts in the World Series of Boxing.

So, boxing rumbles on, from one power base to another. Hearn, choosing his words with the care, said he had no plans to add Burns to his roster. "We haven't had that conversation," he said, "and, until I receive confirmation that nobody's connected to him, I won't talk to him.

"Would we be interested in signing Ricky Burns? Absolutely. Would we be interested in signing Nathan Cleverly? Absolutely. But there's only so many fighters we can take on now. We're going to announce another signing this week - and, no, not Lomachenko, and not a world champion. British champion? Perhaps. He'll be chief support on 20 April to Brian Rose at Blackpool - that'll be his first one out, and we'll do something with him in June.

"Probably there will be [a signing] this week and one next week, I would think. After that, we might close up shop."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2013/mar/04/george-groves-eddie-hearn-frank-warren

Selby and Big Josh, I'm guessing.

 

[JamieC]

I would fucking love Hearn to get Lomachenko when he turns over, doubt it's a viable option though but God I'd love for them to try

Ye Selby and Anthony Joshua, anyone else worried Josh is going down the Hayemaker route? been around them a lot recently

 

[Wallet]

I would fucking love Hearn to get Lomachenko when he turns over, doubt it's a viable option though but God I'd love for them to try

Ye Selby and Anthony Joshua, anyone else worried Josh is going down the Hayemaker route? been around them a lot recently

It looks that way, but it doesn't worry me.

They aren't promoting any more so it would most likely just be Booth training/managing him. Booth's a good trainer, and is pretty ambitious in the way he guides fighter's from what we've seen. George Groves, for example, made his debut in a 6 rounder and fought Paul Samuels in just his 3rd fight.

 

[Lilo]

Yeah I noticed him being with Booth et al but maybe that's just because he's based in London.

Its got to be either McCracken or Booth. Personally I think he'd be better off with McCracken. Can't see how a typical Booth style works for Joshua.

 

[Nyanners :sad5]

Big John McDermott and Paul Smith.

 

[JamieC]

It looks that way, but it doesn't worry me.

They aren't promoting any more so it would most likely just be Booth training/managing him. Booth's a good trainer, and is pretty ambitious in the way he guides fighter's from what we've seen. George Groves, for example, made his debut in a 6 rounder and fought Paul Samuels in just his 3rd fight.

Maybe worry is the wrong word but I just can't see how that style will fit with Anthony Joshua, I like the way Booth pushes his fighters on, but sometimes that camp seems to polarise people, Haye and Groves aren't universally loved

 

[Macca L20]

Quigg and Selby i reckon.

 

[adamcanavan]

even though he's said it isnt lomachenko, with him being a promoter, i wouldnt take his word for it. saying that thought i think it's lee selby and joe murray, this all seems a bit low key for announcing someone like joshua

 

[Chatty]

McKracken is the man for Joshua when he turns over.