It’s one of the most unexpected developments in British boxing this decade: the Eddie Hearn Frank Warren collaboration is real.
Yes, after years of feuding, snide interviews, and promoter rivalry that’s spanned generations, Matchroom and Queensberry are now… working together. The reason? DAZN. That’s the glue holding this marriage of convenience together.
If you’ve been following the story, you’ll know this deal was confirmed months ago. But this weekend made it feel official—Queensberry Promotions finally aired their first full show on DAZN, and the drama didn’t disappoint. It featured everything from up-and-comers to what could be the last hurrah for a heavyweight warrior. We broke down what happened to Joe Joyce here.
So now feels like the right time to really ask: is this alliance a turning point for British boxing… or a symptom of the sport’s drift away from its home fans?
From Public Feuds to Polite Handshakes
If you’d told boxing fans five years ago that Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren would one day co-promote under the same banner, you’d have been laughed out of the pub. These two haven’t just been rivals—they’ve been bitter adversaries, trading insults in interviews, undermining each other’s events, and battling for the best fighters.
We covered the full breakdown of their rivalry in this post, but the short version is simple: this was the biggest promotional war in UK boxing.
Now, they’re sharing airtime. Co-promoting cards. Smiling (a bit awkwardly) for press photos. Why?
Because DAZN pays both of them, and when you share a platform, it helps if you’re not throwing jabs at each other—verbally or otherwise.
Why It Feels Good… On the Surface
From a fan’s perspective, the Eddie Hearn Frank Warren collaboration could be a good thing. For years, we’ve watched big fights fall apart because of network politics or promoter egos. Now, in theory, those barriers are gone.
We’ve already seen glimpses of this potential. The 5v5 card was a fun showcase. The idea of fighters from both stables clashing without weeks of negotiation hell? That’s the kind of matchmaking dream we’ve all wanted.
And it makes sense—DAZN want content, and co-promotion opens doors for exciting fights that were once logistically impossible.
But Let’s Not Pretend This Is All About the Fans
Here’s where reality kicks in. While it’s easy to get swept up in the idea that this is a golden new era of collaboration, it’s just as easy to see through it.
This isn’t a warm-hearted reconciliation. It’s a business partnership, plain and simple. Both Matchroom and Queensberry need to stay in DAZN’s good books, and DAZN want their streaming platform stacked with top-tier content from both camps.
So now they’re cooperating—not because they’ve had a change of heart, but because there’s more money to be made together than apart.
That doesn’t mean we won’t get good fights. But it does mean we need to stay clear-eyed about the motives.
The Real Risk: British Boxing Being Sidelined
This is the part that worries me most. If you’ve followed CM Boxing for a while, you’ll know we’ve been banging the drum on this for some time. Matchroom has already shifted focus abroad, putting on more shows in the Middle East, America, and elsewhere.
And now, Queensberry could be heading in the same direction. If both of the biggest promotional outfits in Britain are putting their energy into international events, who’s left looking after the British scene?
This weekend’s card had huge implications for Joe Joyce’s career, sure—but how many more of these cards are we going to see on UK soil if the global market continues to be the priority?
It’s not just about nostalgia—it’s about nurturing the next generation of fighters and fans. Because without regular domestic shows, British boxing’s heartbeat will fade.
So… Is This Collaboration a Good Thing?
It depends who you ask.
From a matchmaker’s point of view, the Eddie Hearn Frank Warren collaboration could finally give fans the fights they’ve been demanding for years. But from a grassroots, domestic point of view, there’s a lot to be concerned about.
And let’s be honest—if DAZN ever decide to pull out or pivot to a different strategy, what happens then? Are Matchroom and Queensberry still friends without the shared platform?
This might be a high-stakes gamble for the future of the sport in Britain.
Your Turn: What Do You Think?
This is the part where I hand the mic to you. Is this partnership good for boxing? Is it a sign of progress? Or is it just a deal dressed up as unity, with British boxing fans left out in the cold?
Drop a comment, share your opinion, and check out the rest of the latest stories on CMBoxing.co.uk. There’s no sugar-coating here—just proper fight talk from fans who live and breathe the sport.
Let’s keep the conversation going. British boxing deserves it.