Anthony Joshua has taken to social media to make a plea to Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn over a business venture in a different sport.
Since turning professional in 2013 Joshua has been attached to the Matchroom banner, a partnership that led to two-time world champion status for the 2012 Olympic gold medallist.
Currently sidelined as he recovers from elbow surgery he underwent earlier this year, Joshua appears to be brainstorming ideas for life after boxing, suggesting to Hearn that they tackle football agency together.
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He posted on his Instagram story: “Eddie Hearn, the family has conquered darts, snooker, pool, boxing, fishing, golf, owning a football club & you’ve had a presence in basketball, netball & gymnastics.
“I believe ‘we’ could look at the football agency industry and have a strong presence.
“Imagine we help manager the player who helped England win the World Cup.
“Call me tomorrow mate.”
Eddie Hearn’s father, founder of Matchroom Barry Hearn, owned English Football League club Leyton Orient for the best part of two decades, but that is the limit of the family’s direct involvement in the sport.
However, Matchroom’s success across a variety of sports would give them instant authority in the world of football. There has been some overlap with football agencies and promotions in the past, with one of the biggest companies in soccer, Wasserman, buying Team Sauerland and creating Wasserman Boxing in 2021.
In May, Joshua confirmed that he was exploring the possibility of buying shares in hometown football club Watford. The Hornets have bounced between the Premier League and Championship over the past 20 years, but whilst Joshua is fond of the club, it appeared to be more of a financial decision.
He told Seconds Out: “We wanted to move into private equity, venture capital funds. As you earn, naturally, you want to save.
“So rather than me spending recklessly I’m trying to invest money into certain asset classes and that was an opportunity that presented itself.
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“Nothing’s come of it yet. It’s a serious investment. If it comes off it’s one that should do well.
“If they went back to the Premier League, then I’d need to get a shop on Market Street because the traffic that would be coming through Watford would be phenomenal.
“If we don’t do it then good luck to them anyway because they’re a great team.”
Speculation has surrounded Joshua in recent days, with rumours about his next opponent. Latest Queensberry recruit Tony Yoka is one mooted option, but Jake Paul’s camp have claimed that talks with Matchroom have started regarding a potential bout between their fighter and Joshua.
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