In a surprising turn of events, boxing promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren have met face to face for the very first time. The two have been embroiled in a bitter feud for years, exchanging verbal jabs in interviews.

Unlikely Alliance

This unexpected meeting was made possible by Turki Al-Alshikh of Saudi Arabia, who is organizing a massive boxing event on December 23. The event will feature Anthony Joshua, 34, taking on Otto Wallin, 32, and Deontay Wilder, 38, facing off against Joseph Parker, 31. Both Hearn and Warren are involved in promoting the show.

Stunned Fans

Boxing fans were left in disbelief as Hearn and Warren shared the stage and even shared a laugh and joke. Social media was abuzz with reactions, with one fan exclaiming, "Wow miracles do happen," and another saying, "What a time to be alive."

Putting Grudges Aside

Hearn expressed his satisfaction in seeing long-standing grudges set aside for the sake of business. He acknowledged the unusualness of their first meeting, stating, "That was the first time I met Frank tonight which is ridiculous really. But I think we all understand how good this is for our business, our fighters, and the sport."

Warren echoed Hearn's sentiment, saying, "I have nothing to park, I'm good as gold and doing what I want to do which is putting these fights together. I'm as happy as you can be."

While the rivalry may continue, both promoters recognize the benefits of working together and seem optimistic about future collaborations.