I would not say hunger is the real problem for Eastman, it is the lack of ability. He fights at one pace and against British and for a while European level it was good enough. However it cost him for the 2 world title attempts that he made. I think age has caught up with him as he would never have lost to Wayne Elcock at his best. He can still make a living at this level but not at the world stage, but you never know a new champion may want to have an "easy" defence and challenges Eastman and he may take it. Thats the beauty of boxing.