Boxing promoters Eddie Hearn and Leonard Ellerbe, who at the least at one time had a really acrimonious relationship, met head to head throughout a press occasion for Canelo Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga and as a substitute of coming to blows, they engaged in what gave the impression to be a cordial dialog in regards to the potential for making a struggle between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Shakur Stevenson. Listed below are some excerpts of what each needed to say.
Ellerbe on whether or not he can work with Hearn to make Tank vs Stevenson
“Tank shall be again earlier than the tip of the 12 months. We’re taking a look at a pair guys proper now however he’ll be again earlier than the tip of the 12 months. Because it pertains to the Shakur Stevenson struggle, Tank needs him. Tank needs him, nevertheless it’s all in regards to the timing of all the pieces.”
Hearn on his intentions to make Tank vs Stevenson
“I really feel that we’ve obtained a two-fight plan with Shakur, hopefully extends. Joe Cordina, Zepeda in February. I feel Tank vs Shakur is among the largest fights within the sport. I feel Tank is so distinctive it’s going to take somebody nearly as good as Shakur to present him an actual struggle, and I like that struggle.”
At that time Ellerbe would chime in with some pleasant back-and-forth banter, with an power that starkly contrasts Ellerbe’s past comments about Hearn.
“Shakur can’t beat Tank,” Ellerbe stated. “He beat all them different fighters, he can’t f-ck with Tank.”
“Tank loses rounds,” Hearn would reply. “I feel Shakur’s the person to beat him.”
“Shakur can’t f-ck with Tank. He’s an excellent fighter, lots of respect for him, what he’s executed within the ring, has obtained a very good workforce round him, however he can’t f-ck with Tank.”
