IFN Boxing<\/a>, Hearn detailed what prompted the lawsuits.<\/p>\n\u201cHe said some very naughty things about us which weren\u2019t true. He accused us of bribing judges and officials to get a result of a fight, and it was as direct as that.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd so the referee sued him. We sued him. He lost. We sued him for $100 million,\u201d Hearn revealed.<\/p>\n
The remarks underline the seriousness of the accusations and why Matchroom and those involved felt legal action was unavoidable.<\/p>\n
According to Hearn, the issue was never about publicity or posturing, but about protecting reputations when lines were clearly crossed.<\/p>\n
The dispute ultimately resulted in Paul paying a significant settlement, marking one of the most expensive off-ring consequences of his boxing career to date.<\/p>\n
Barry Hearn says the dispute is now closed<\/p>\n
Despite the scale of the fallout, Hearn made it clear that Matchroom has no interest in prolonging the conflict.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, we don\u2019t have him. Nothing lost. A mistake was made. He\u2019s paid. We move on.\u201d<\/p>\n
The comments suggest that, from Matchroom\u2019s perspective, the matter has been resolved fully and without lingering resentment.<\/p>\n
Hearn\u2019s stance reflects a broader desire to draw a line under the episode rather than allow it to define future dealings.<\/p>\n
For Jake Paul, the situation stands as a reminder that statements made outside the ring can carry consequences just as serious as those inside it.<\/p>\n
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