Anthony Joshua picks side after Conor Benn splits with Eddie Hearn in bizarre post
Anthony Joshua has aimed a bizarre post at Conor Benn after he left Eddie Hearn for Dana White.
Benn sent shockwaves through the boxing world when he parted ways with Hearn and Matchroom for White and Zuffa Boxing.
He had been with Hearn from his professional debut, with the British promoter securing him back-to-back clashes against Chris Eubank Jr.
But Benn, who was a free agent, opted to leave Hearn to join forces with UFC boss White, who is fronting TKO's boxing promotion.
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The 29-year-old has signed a one-fight deal, worth a staggering eight figures and he'll make his promotional debut on the undercard of Tyson Fury's comeback on April 11 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The nature of the split was a shock given his relationship with Hearn, who has a similar bond with Joshua.
And Joshua has shared his first thoughts on Benn leaving the Matchroom chief with a bizarre dig.
On his Instagram story, he shared an image of himself with Hearn, accompanied with the caption: "AJ: Did you bring the fire power Eddie?
"Eddie: It's tucked on my waste line mush.
"AJ: I'll let you know when I have a clear sight of Connor [sic] Benn."
It appears to be in jest given their own friendship, but Joshua has clearly backed Hearn in his feud with the star boxer.
Eddie Hearn: 'Conor Benn went behind my back'
Hearn has delivered several interviews since Benn's high-profile departure from the Matchroom stable.
In his latest interview with iFL TV, Hearn called out Benn's lawyer and claimed the fighter went behind his back to sign a deal with Zuffa Boxing.
"The way that it was done was probably the worst thing," he said.
"To receive an email in the tone that it was it was written was almost like we hadn’t worked together. And this is from Lee, his lawyer, who I reserve judgement on but still a dog unfortunately because you have to have the balls to say something, but I’d like to give him the benefit of the doubt that he knew this was appalling."
Hearn added: "You’re reading it and you’re like 'do we even know you?' It’s the way this has all been premeditated.
"This offer didn't just land on Conor Benn’s lap. They went out looking for it behind my back."
Topics: Anthony Joshua, Conor Benn, Boxing
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