WHITE POACHES HEARN'S EX-STARS: BENN FALLOUT CONTINUES TO BITE!

Well, well, well. Looks like Dana White is still sniffing around the boxing game, and guess who's in his sights? Two former Matchroom men, Anthony Fowler and Peter McGrail, have reportedly inked deals with White's new outfit, Power Slap. That's right, the controversial bare-knuckle slap league. This move stings, no doubt, especially for Eddie Hearn, who nurtured these lads through their early professional careers. It's a clear sign that the fallout from the Conor Benn saga is still casting a long shadow over British boxing, and particularly over Hearn's stable. When big names get sidelined, opportunities dry up, and fighters, bless 'em, need to earn a crust. They've got families to feed, mortgages to pay, and a career clock that ticks faster than a referee's count. So, when a new venture, however bizarre, comes calling with a chequebook, it's hard to turn your back. Fowler, a Commonwealth Games medallist, and McGrail, a top amateur, are proper fighting men. They've been in the trenches, felt the canvas, and know what it's like to put it all on the line. But Power Slap? It's a different beast entirely. It ain't the sweet science. It's a brutal, primal spectacle that's a million miles from the noble art. This isn't about skill or strategy; it's about who can take the biggest shot. It's a sad reflection of the current climate when talented boxers feel compelled to step into such a circus. British boxing needs to get its house in order, and sharpish, before more of our lads are tempted away from the squared circle for a quick buck. It's a crying shame, really. A proper kick in the teeth for the sport we love.