Joshua vs Molina: Eddie Hearn looks back on start of Anthony Joshua's successful professional career
Monday 5 December 2016 11:58, UK
As Anthony Joshua prepares to defend his world title, we asked Eddie Hearn to shed more light on his crucial first meeting with the Olympic hero.
The IBF heavyweight champion faces Eric Molina at Manchester Arena on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports Box Office, as the unbeaten 27-year-old strives to continue his destructive record.
Joshua, with 17 straight knockouts, has made a swift transition from London 2012 gold medallist to heavyweight world champion.
But how important was that first meeting with promoter Hearn, which laid the foundations for his successful professional career?
The Matchroom Boxing boss looks back on when Joshua walked into his office, those crucial first negotiations, and reveals how the Londoner's life has been transformed in a few years.
Click on the video above to watch an exclusive interview with Eddie Hearn as he admits his first impressions of Anthony Joshua.
Watch Anthony Joshua v Eric Molina at the Manchester Arena, on December 10, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Book the event on your Sky remote or online here.
