While on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Eddie Hearn revealed why ‘AJ’ did not accept the offer:

Take a look at the interview:

Joshua will now take on Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch. ‘AJ’ will look to get his belts back as he starts a new chapter in his boxing career with the help of a new trainer.

Eddie Hearn talks about his experiences working with Canelo Alvarez

Eddie Hearn spoke about how it’s a dream for him to be working with Canelo Alvarez. Hearn has been working with Canelo ever since he split from Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions. With Hearn, Canelo has broken in-attendance records for a boxing match and sold massive pay-per-views.

Hearn said he didn’t want to sound like a fanboy, but Canelo Alvarez was the coolest guy he has ever met. He also spoke about how confident Canelo is as a fighter and how it is his confidence that separates him from other fighters. Accoerding to Hearn, Canelo truly believes he can beat any boxer and he has proven it time and again.

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