Eddie Hearn slammed European Super League greed then took Anthony Joshua to Saudi Arabia
dailystar.co.ukEddie Hearn was vocal about football betraying the 'history of the fans' after the European Super League fiasco - only to take Anthony Joshua to Saudi Arabia where fans will have great difficulty attending.Joshua was pencilled in to face off with Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on July 23, but that date now looks unlikely.
The pair had initially squared off in London when Usyk outclassed the Brit to take his titles.And following the announcement that the rematch will be held in the Middle East, boxing fans were left fuming at the difficulties of travelling to Jeddah.
However, the announcement was even more of a slap in the face after Hearn's criticism of the failed European Super League.Speaking to Sky Sports shortly after the announcement of the league, Hearn said: "Money is important for the growth of any sport."But what you can't take away is the history, what you can't take away is the roots of the game.
Unfortunately, in this situation, there were owners that just don't understand there are certain things you don't mess with."Football.
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