BOXING: What was Eddie Hearn's tweet all about?

Boxing fans were glued to social media on Monday afternoon after a tweet by Eddie Hearn had them anticipating some big news.

By The Newsroom

Published 31st Jul 2017, 18:45 BST

Updated 11th Sep 2017, 12:18 BST

The promoter tweeted: “Big news coming this afternoon! @SkySportsBoxing.”

After the events at the weekend many thought it would have something to do with our own Carl Frampton. But alas no.

A tense wait ensued before it broke the news was about the much anticipated Conor McGregor Floyd Mayweather clash.

The £500m cross-over fight will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK. The broadcaster saw off competition from BT to screen the bout on August 26 from Las Vegas.

Fans had expected the cost of watching the fight live on television to be as much as £100, but the broadcaster confirmed it will be priced at £19.95.

Sky Sports Head of Boxing Adam Smith said: “This is surely one of the most anticipated and intriguing contests we’ve ever seen on Sky Sports Box Office.”