Eddie Hearn Makes Increased SECOND OFFER For Jonas vs Harper 2 Undisputed Fight Rematch
Promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed to Boxing Social that he made a second, increased offer to the team of the IBF/WBC/WBO champion Natasha Jonas (13-2-1, 8 KOs) to face WBA Super Welterweight champion Terri Harper (13-1-1, 6 KOs) in an undisputed title bout on the DAZN platform.
Eddie Hearn Confirms Second Offer Made For Jonas vs Harper 2
Last week, Stefy Bull, the manager and trainer of Terri Harper, confirmed via Twitter that Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing made a “large, high-end six-figure offer” to Natasha Jonas for their rematch. Jonas responded, “MR, big six figures? Oxymoron, stop the [cap emoji] [two laughing face emojis]. I’ve been getting big six figures since I left. But we’ll see.”
Jonas later revealed to Sky Sports that the offer wasn’t particularly appealing, saying, “It might be a huge offer to Terri and a huge offer for Matchroom, but compared to the other offers on the table right now, it’s not huge.” Her trainer, Joe Gallagher, further stated that Jonas vs. Harper 2 “will never happen.”
It is assumed that Hearn and Matchroom have since increased their “large, high-end six-figure offer.” However, whether this increase is enough to settle the bad blood between the teams and entice Jonas back into the fight remains to be seen.
An all-British rematch between the #1 and #2 active boxers in the division for the undisputed titles is the logical next step for both fighters. Fans are hoping that ‘boxing politics’ won’t prevent another major fight, especially in women’s boxing, which has recently gained massive momentum by consistently delivering top-tier matchups, often outshining its male counterparts.
Other potential opponents for Jonas include undisputed super lightweight champion Chantelle Cameron, whom Hearn has expressed interest in matching with Jonas, and undisputed middleweight champion Claressa Shields.
However, Shields’ PFL (Professional Fighters League) commitments may prevent her from returning to the boxing ring until the second half of 2023.
