The Herd with Colin Cowherd Joe and Jada - Eddie Hearn on Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez, Anthony Joshua's tragedy & Devin Haney's beef with Ryan Garcia
Jan 29, 2026
Eddie Hearn, British boxing promoter and Matchroom CEO, shares insider stories from the ring. He breaks down Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez. He discusses the Devin Haney–Ryan Garcia fallout, Tyson Fury’s comeback chatter, Anthony Joshua’s personal tragedy, and promoter playbooks from Don King to Oscar De La Hoya.
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Raised In Boxing By His Father
- Eddie Hearn grew up inside boxing, carrying belts and learning from his Hall-of-Fame promoter father from age eight.
- He sparred with his dad as a teen and even stopped him, which shaped his competitive, work-hard mentality.
Fairness Shapes Public Perception
- Hearn says Devin Haney's defensive style pleased no fans and that the Garcia fight's unfair circumstances created backlash.
- He argues Haney deserved sympathy because the opponent missed weight and failed a drug test, affecting the contest's fairness.
Get On The Fast-Moving Train
- Eddie recommends joining major initiatives rather than standing aside when big opportunities appear, echoing Turki's 'fast moving train' metaphor.
- He shows pragmatism: align with powerful partners to scale events and exposure.