EDDIE HEARN named a “dangerous knockout artist” as his most “most overrated boxer.”
The boxing promoter has worked with some of the biggest stars in the sport, including Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez.
But he has also made rivals in the business, especially across the pond, so it is no surprise when he told DAZN: “Overrated fighter? Deontay Wilder.
“The reason I say that is because I think Deontay Wilder is a dangerous knockout artist.
“Because, Luis Ortiz absolutely schooled him and stood him on his head. He knocked him out, but he was 8-0 in rounds.
“His only victory of note in his entire career is Luis Ortiz.”
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Wilder, 37, has a stunning 42 KOs in his 43 wins and has only ever not beaten Tyson Fury, 34.
They first drew in 2018 but Fury won the subsequent rematches in what was a thrilling trilogy.
Despite Hearn’s putdown of Wilder, he is currently leading talks for the American to fight Joshua, 33, in December in Saudi Arabia.
Reps flew into London for talks and the promoter expects a contract to be presented within two weeks.
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He told Derek Chisora’s YouTube channel: “It went great.
“We spoke through dates, numbers. We expect to receive formal paperwork in the next 7-10 days.
“I’m very confident you’re gonna get a fight.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
