Copper Box Arena close to announcing boxing deal

Eddie Hearn, the managing director of Matchroom Sport, confirmed he was interested in the possibility of staging boxing in the arena.

“We have had a few minor discussions. I think the legacy department are probably keen to speak to a lot of promoters and event organisers to make sure it has a positive uses,” Hearn told BBC London 94.9.

“The Olympics were a huge success and there is an amount of attraction to us and the public in re-visiting that area and working in a quality building.

“There is a distinct lack of quality, seated arenas in London at the moment, especially for holding huge boxing events.

“We have already stressed we could potentially bring some boxing to the capital at the Copper Box.

“Certainly from a boxing perspective, it would have potential and it is something we will keep our eye on in the future.

“We are making a commitment in boxing from top to bottom and we look forward to delivering many more big nights.

“We’ll see what progresses but we do plan some big fights in London in the future.”

The Olympic Park is currently being redeveloped by the London Legacy Development Corporation,, external with the Copper Box part of the North Park area which is soon to re-open to the general public.

“It will be the first venue to open and it is an iconic venue. It is the flexible venue of the Park; you can run any community event in there and it is suitable for sporting events,” Bundey added.

“One of the important things is it faces the community and will rely on participation that is part of the legacy commitment to get more people involved in sport.”