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The home of Mixed Martial Arts on BBC Sport online. BBC Sport covers the major events and all the professional football clubs in the UK, plus cricket, rugby, golf, tennis, motorsport and all the main world sports. "The long term damage for the sport and economy is significant," said Hearn. Last updated on 9 July 2020 9 July 2020.
"We have rescheduled Daniel Dubois against Joe Joyce for October and we hope we can get it done - hopefully in front of a live crowd," says Warren. "I don't want it to be sterile. Warren admits to being "excited" and "apprehensive" about live boxing returning to television screens. The only other ways to generate revenue would be through more pay-per-view fight nights or by using host venues that pay a substantial fee to stage a fight, as has previously been the case in places like Saudi Arabia and Las Vegas.Asked if marquee names like Fury could compete behind closed doors, Warren said: "It's very challenging and difficult but it may come to a stage where that needs to be. They would be on an undercard and they are getting the chance to get exposure and I expect some to grasp it with both hands." Promoter Frank Warren says boxing may need to make "serious decisions" on a way forward as the sport gears up for its return in the UK on Friday.A first show since the coronavirus shutdown will take place behind closed doors at BT Sport Studio, with fighters isolating for up to four days before.Warren says the safety measures present challenges in staging a show. "We generate probably 30 to 40% from gate revenue so it's how we compensate for that. Those boxing have faced safety measures all week to be part of the first of four 'Fight Camp' garden events. It was a night that would change him.Listen as Britain's Nicola Adams becomes the first woman to win an Olympic gold for boxing.Schedule and results for the biggest boxing fights in the calendar in 2020.Schedule and results for the biggest boxing fights in the calendar in 2020. It's a fantastic opportunity for the guys to make a name for themselves. I feel we will have to make some serious decisions. A boxer's career is short. Football news, scores, results, fixtures and videos from the Premier League, Championship, European and World Football from the BBC. "We know boxers will give their all. "We will lose money but it's important the sport remains relevant and is seen," Warren told BBC Sport.Warren - now in his 40th year in professional boxing - has never faced the kind of safety, hygiene and logistical challenges that must be overcome for the sport to return successfully in the UK.Fighters and those working at the event must be rigorously tested, a hotel must be provided for individuals to isolate and on fight night, referees must shower between bouts while the ring is cleaned by a specialist company.Each safety protocol - as well as the payment of the 10 fighters on the card - must be delivered against a backdrop of no pay-per-view or ticket sale revenue.And Warren is concerned the sport may soon have to find a way for highly-paid, big-name fighters to compete behind closed doors if they are not to risk a year or more out of the ring. "If we can't, the likes of Tyson Fury will want to fight. Fingers crossed it doesn't get to that. Insight: Must-read sporting stories. The ring announcer will conduct his duties from outside the ring. He cannot be out for a year.
From the section Boxing. Keirin racing in … The strict and secret world of £10bn bike racing. In this week's Fight Talk we look at how boxing fans and fighters have reacted to news that Mike Tyson, 54, and Roy Jones Jr, 51, will fight in exhibition bout on 12 September in Los Angeles. "There's no home fighter with a crowd so no one is going into somebody else's back yard.
Some promoters have raised the prospect of cutting the purses earned by fighters. Natasha Jonas says she is "gutted" after a thrilling draw in her all-British world-title bout with Terri Harper.Find all of the audio, write-ups and video clips from the Greatest Fights series in one place.In the biggest fight of his boxing career, Ted Cheeseman just wanted to be hit. Visit BBC Sport for all the action as it happens - up-to-the-minute news, results, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories.
"Without a live gate, Warren says boxing will need to address its financial model. Some of the early football matches after the lockdown could not hold my attention, it was like watching training. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. They have to capitalise when they are young. By Luke Reddy BBC Sport boxing reporter. British heavyweight Joe Joyce returned to the ring in style with a third-round stoppage of Germany's Michael Wallisch. "British super-bantamweight champion Brad Foster, 22, tops the bill on Friday. "Most sports react to a live audience and there won't be one," he adds. The supermarket worker knows a win over James Beech Jnr will ensure he gets to keep the Lord Lonsdale belt for good.Both fighters were tested for coronavirus in recent weeks and will be tested twice during fight week, where they must stay in the hotel Warren has booked out.On fight night, the five bouts will be overseen by two referees, who will each shower between bouts and wear face masks during the action.
The home of Mixed Martial Arts on BBC Sport online. BBC Sport covers the major events and all the professional football clubs in the UK, plus cricket, rugby, golf, tennis, motorsport and all the main world sports. "The long term damage for the sport and economy is significant," said Hearn. Last updated on 9 July 2020 9 July 2020.
"We have rescheduled Daniel Dubois against Joe Joyce for October and we hope we can get it done - hopefully in front of a live crowd," says Warren. "I don't want it to be sterile. Warren admits to being "excited" and "apprehensive" about live boxing returning to television screens. The only other ways to generate revenue would be through more pay-per-view fight nights or by using host venues that pay a substantial fee to stage a fight, as has previously been the case in places like Saudi Arabia and Las Vegas.Asked if marquee names like Fury could compete behind closed doors, Warren said: "It's very challenging and difficult but it may come to a stage where that needs to be. They would be on an undercard and they are getting the chance to get exposure and I expect some to grasp it with both hands." Promoter Frank Warren says boxing may need to make "serious decisions" on a way forward as the sport gears up for its return in the UK on Friday.A first show since the coronavirus shutdown will take place behind closed doors at BT Sport Studio, with fighters isolating for up to four days before.Warren says the safety measures present challenges in staging a show. "We generate probably 30 to 40% from gate revenue so it's how we compensate for that. Those boxing have faced safety measures all week to be part of the first of four 'Fight Camp' garden events. It was a night that would change him.Listen as Britain's Nicola Adams becomes the first woman to win an Olympic gold for boxing.Schedule and results for the biggest boxing fights in the calendar in 2020.Schedule and results for the biggest boxing fights in the calendar in 2020. It's a fantastic opportunity for the guys to make a name for themselves. I feel we will have to make some serious decisions. A boxer's career is short. Football news, scores, results, fixtures and videos from the Premier League, Championship, European and World Football from the BBC. "We know boxers will give their all. "We will lose money but it's important the sport remains relevant and is seen," Warren told BBC Sport.Warren - now in his 40th year in professional boxing - has never faced the kind of safety, hygiene and logistical challenges that must be overcome for the sport to return successfully in the UK.Fighters and those working at the event must be rigorously tested, a hotel must be provided for individuals to isolate and on fight night, referees must shower between bouts while the ring is cleaned by a specialist company.Each safety protocol - as well as the payment of the 10 fighters on the card - must be delivered against a backdrop of no pay-per-view or ticket sale revenue.And Warren is concerned the sport may soon have to find a way for highly-paid, big-name fighters to compete behind closed doors if they are not to risk a year or more out of the ring. "If we can't, the likes of Tyson Fury will want to fight. Fingers crossed it doesn't get to that. Insight: Must-read sporting stories. The ring announcer will conduct his duties from outside the ring. He cannot be out for a year.
From the section Boxing. Keirin racing in … The strict and secret world of £10bn bike racing. In this week's Fight Talk we look at how boxing fans and fighters have reacted to news that Mike Tyson, 54, and Roy Jones Jr, 51, will fight in exhibition bout on 12 September in Los Angeles. "There's no home fighter with a crowd so no one is going into somebody else's back yard.
Some promoters have raised the prospect of cutting the purses earned by fighters. Natasha Jonas says she is "gutted" after a thrilling draw in her all-British world-title bout with Terri Harper.Find all of the audio, write-ups and video clips from the Greatest Fights series in one place.In the biggest fight of his boxing career, Ted Cheeseman just wanted to be hit. Visit BBC Sport for all the action as it happens - up-to-the-minute news, results, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories.
"Without a live gate, Warren says boxing will need to address its financial model. Some of the early football matches after the lockdown could not hold my attention, it was like watching training. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. They have to capitalise when they are young. By Luke Reddy BBC Sport boxing reporter. British heavyweight Joe Joyce returned to the ring in style with a third-round stoppage of Germany's Michael Wallisch. "British super-bantamweight champion Brad Foster, 22, tops the bill on Friday. "Most sports react to a live audience and there won't be one," he adds. The supermarket worker knows a win over James Beech Jnr will ensure he gets to keep the Lord Lonsdale belt for good.Both fighters were tested for coronavirus in recent weeks and will be tested twice during fight week, where they must stay in the hotel Warren has booked out.On fight night, the five bouts will be overseen by two referees, who will each shower between bouts and wear face masks during the action.