EDDIE HEARN has revealed its big fight wishlist for 2022 – featuring Jake Paul against Conor McGregor and Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora in dream bouts.
The promoter had a hand in creating some of the biggest events in 2021, including stars like Anthony Joshua, 32, and Canelo Alvarez, 31.
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And there’s no doubt that he’ll want to pick up where he left off when boxing resumes next year.
But Hearn is also a fan of the sport at heart, so expect the rest of us to see boxers out of their stable in big fights.
The two mega-stars outside their matchroom boxing banner are YouTuber Paul, 24, and former UFC champion McGregor, 33.
And he believes for Paul – whose professional debut was promoted by Hearn – a match-up with Irishman McGregor is one he wants to see.
He said on DAZN: “For Jake Paul personally, the battle to make is Conor McGregor.
“It’s a mega-fight and a really good fight too, getting the catchweight in the middle, although Conor McGregor looks huge at the moment.
Eddie Hearn’s Complete Boxing 2022 Wishlist
- Teofimo vs Montana Love
- Combosos Junior vs Honey
- Martinez vs Edwards
- Andrade in a big fight
- Wilder vs Chisora
- ben vs broner
- Ryan Garcia vs Cruz
- crawford vs spence
- Jake Paul vs McGregor
- Canelo Undisputed 175lbs
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“Conor McGregor; Legend, Jake Paul; Content legend – but it’s a lot of fun to work with.
“I want to see Jake Paul up against Conor McGregor, let’s make it – I can’t say this tops my list of Christmas must-haves on DAZN, but a little bit of fun for the festive season.”
Elsewhere on the list are former WBC King Wilder, 36, and British veteran Chisora, 38.
Wilder was recently knocked out by 33-year-old Tyson Fury in the 11th round of his epic trilogy bout.
Meanwhile, Chisora was dealt three blows in a thrilling rematch loss to 29-year-old Joseph Parker.
Despite his third loss on spin, Hearn is hoping to lure Wilder into a comeback fight against Chisora.
He added: “Deontay Wilder, we want to see you back in the ring. I have the perfect guy for you – Derek Chisora.
“Come on, he’s moving a bit, he’s now coming off three losses on spin. Easy comeback fight for Deontay Wilder. Derek is ready.”
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