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Hearn: Crocker ready for Aussie fight despite purse bid loss
23 Feb
Summary
- Hearn's Matchroom lost the purse bid by a narrow margin to No Limit Boxing.
- IBF champion Lewis Crocker will defend his title in Australia.
- Matchroom plans seven Australian events through DAZN partnership.
IBF world welterweight champion Lewis Crocker is set to defend his title on Australian soil after Matchroom Boxing narrowly lost the promotional rights purse bid to No Limit Boxing. Eddie Hearn, head of Matchroom, stated that Crocker will not be deterred by fighting outside the UK for the first time, anticipating a strong performance despite the away-bout circumstances. He expressed confidence in his team's ability to prepare Crocker for the unfamiliar territory. The purse bid saw No Limit Boxing offer $1.15 million, just $27,000 more than Matchroom's bid, a sum Hearn described as significant. Hearn confirmed Matchroom's commitment to Australian boxing through a new partnership with DAZN, which includes seven events planned for 2026. He also commented on the potential Tim Tszyu vs. Errol Spence fight, backing Tszyu for the benefit of Australian boxing. The exact date and venue for Crocker's title defense are expected to be announced soon.
