00:00He was like the last of the fighters or sports stars who built their popularity without social
00:06media. I mean I don't even know how you do that these days. And the reason that Ricky
00:10Hatton built his popularity was because of the cleanliness of his heart and the time
00:14that he gave others. And probably when he needed to help himself, all he was ever concerned
00:20about was helping others. And he was the most selfless individual, funniest individual you
00:25could ever be around. And there's a lot of people around here today who are walking around
00:29with a heavy heart because he made you feel like he was like your best mate. And we all
00:35knew him. Some knew him a lot better than others. But Ricky Hatton's memory should live on.
00:40And our thoughts, particularly with Campbell Hatton, we represent his son, Matthew, his
00:44brother, and the entire Hatton family. It's a tragic loss and he will be greatly missed.
00:49Unbelievable. Listen, I'll tell you something now. The British Boxing Board of Control, for
00:56me, are one of the best commissions in the world. They have a horrendous job dealing with
01:02me, dealing with other promoters, dealing with their members. And Robert Smith is one
01:07million percent fair every time and all about the best interest of boxing. What he has done
01:13up there is he's called Robert Smith a scumbag. He has said that they've basically tried to
01:19jeopardise his fight, allowed Connor Benn to use gloves. It's not up to Robert Smith about what
01:26he's got in his contract with Seller. It's up to Robert Smith to approve a set of gloves that are
01:32approved by the British Boxing Board of Control, which are those gloves. I mean, you know, we were
01:36stopped from coming in the stadium. I'm listening to it going, I can't actually believe what I'm
01:42hearing. And I liked it because not everyone will get it, but I believe a lot of people are
01:46listening to that. I mean, you know, I wanted to speak about specific things up there. And
01:49I hoped once I told him what I wanted to speak about, he would at least let me do that. He
01:54didn't have the decency to even let me do that. He ain't a nice kid, as far as I'm concerned.
01:58Would that lead to...
01:59Of course. I mean, I'm not the bull, but I'm... You can't say things like that. You know,
02:06and it's not even about, no, I'm speaking my truth. It's lies. That's the difference.
02:11I don't care. If I really went up to a paramedic, right, and the British Boxing Board of Control
02:16and went, mate, I know you've got to take him to hospital, but hang on 20 minutes so
02:21they're late. For fuck's sake. I mean, unless you've got no brain, you might be listening
02:25to that going, I can't believe Eddie Hearn's done that. And that's why I gave him the opportunity
02:30to say it again. Because I couldn't believe what I was actually hearing. And he says, oh,
02:35what are you going to do? Sue me? Yeah. Abso-fucking-lutely. Because you ain't accusing me and my
02:40company of things like that. Because I haven't worked, and my dad hasn't worked his whole
02:44life with a reputation in the sport that, by the way, for some reason, you seem to think
02:49doesn't exist for you to make up liars about our company. And that will be dealt with.
02:55So, Eddie, are you going to say some words about Ricky Hatton as well up there? I mean, just some
02:59words... I just wanted to... Look, I just feel like everybody should be talking about Ricky
03:03Hatton. You know, Connor was up there today, you know, wearing a shirt. This is a guy that
03:07was so important to British boxing. But this was also a guy that was one of the great characters
03:11and personalities of our industry. Right? And I believe that we should all be talking about
03:18how great Ricky Hatton was. He should be remembered forever. And ultimately, like I said, he was
03:23a guy that was built pre-social media. Imagine building that fan base from nothing. And how
03:29do you build that fan base? Because of the type of individual that you are. And there wasn't
03:33anyone that didn't feel sick to their stomachs on Sunday with the news. And I hope that he
03:37can be remembered forever. And may God bless Campbell and Matthew and the entire family.
03:42You can only imagine how they're feeling right now. So...
03:45Eddie, what does it do to Connor Benz's career trajectory if he does lose again?
03:50Look, I mean, you never want back-to-back defeats. Obviously, we know the future is at 147.
03:55We've got Lewis Crocker here. You know, there's a shot at the world title. But losing is a
04:00disaster for Connor. Yeah, I can dress it up to you and say, it's up at middleweight.
04:05It doesn't really matter. Now we go. But that's not what Connor Benz's about. You see a different
04:09Connor Benz in there today. Because all he's focused on is the performance and the fight
04:12and getting the victory on November 15th.
04:14Ed, what do you know about seniors?
04:15One more place. When you get an epic war like that, the rematch often is a little bit
04:19more dialed down historically. Do you think it will be more of a test?
04:21I think maybe for the first couple of rounds. But you know, Connor Benz, Connor Benz.
04:26But I want him just to be a little bit smarter. We can't, like Nigel said, he's just
04:29winging away. And the heart's great. The balls are great. But you can outbox this guy as
04:34well. You're going to have to stand and fight. Because he's going to try and walk you down
04:37and be the bigger man. But just be a little bit smart with it as well.
04:40Ed, what do you know about seniors' whereabouts?
04:41What do you know about seniors' whereabouts?
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