Hearn

[hurn]

noun

1. Lafcadio Koizumi Yakumo, 1850–1904, U.S. journalist, novelist, and essayist, born in Greece; Japanese citizen after 1894.

Example Sentences

Promoter Eddie Hearn says he misled Jake Paul's representatives by claiming Anthony Joshua was heavier than he was in order to agree a favourable weight stipulation for their fight.

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"I said I'm not interested in balloon gloves and two-minute rounds but he said it was a real fight. I asked if it was 10 rounds or eight rounds - they said fine to eight," Hearn added.

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"People keep playing back old interviews where I said Jake Paul is average - I stand by that," Hearn said.

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Despite criticism that the bout is a mismatch designed to deliver Joshua, 35, an easy payday, Hearn insists his fighter remains focused on long-term plans.

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Even promoter Eddie Hearn admitted he did not think Benn was capable of winning a regional title when he saw him make his debut in 2016, describing him as a "mess".

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