Boxing promoter Bob Arum labels Sky Sports ‘an absolute disgrace’ for staging PPVs during pandemic
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bob Arum has launched a scathing attack on fellow boxing promoter Eddie Hearn and broadcasters Sky Sports for their decision to stage pay-per-view events during the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic has caused many people in Britain and around the world to lose their jobs or receive wage cuts, but Hearn and his promotion Matchroom Boxing have continued to put on PPV fight nights on Sky over the last six months. “And I think it’s really immoral to require people to spend money watching their favourite sport every week, every other week. “I’m sure if Sky really supported boxing, put up money to see some of these fights, which are good fights but are not PPV quality.
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