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Ben Shalom Says Eddie Hearn ‘Let Down’ Dalton Smith After Purse Bid Loss

Shalom claimed Smith was “let down badly” by Hearn after Matchroom Boxing failed to secure the purse bids for the Subriel Matias fight, which Smith later won to become WBC champion. Matchroom bid $1.71 million but lost to Fresh Productions at $1.9 million, forcing the bout outside Hearn’s control. Shalom framed it as a 'missed opportunity' for Smith’s promotional backing.