“World Title Shot Is Next” – Zelfa Barrett & Eddie Hearn Target The Champions

ByMatchroom Boxing 13/04/2024

Zelfa Barrett, Jordan Gill & promoter Eddie Hearn react to Barrett’s 10th-round victory over Gill in Manchester on April 13 2014.

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