British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, is teaming up with long-time promoter Eddie Hearn to launch a football agency, his latest step into the world of sports business.
The initiative was confirmed by Hearn in a recent interview with IFL TV, where he revealed that they are exploring opportunities in football representation alongside Matchroom Boxing CEO, Frank Smith.
“Collectively, we could form a very powerful football agency,” Hearn said.
Though still in its early stages, the agency has reportedly begun attracting attention from Premier League players and other professionals across top leagues.
The idea of venturing into football agency was first hinted at in 2020 during an interview with GQ, where Joshua and Hearn discussed plans beyond boxing. The conversation resurfaced recently after Joshua posted on Instagram, urging Hearn to “talk more” about the possible collaboration.
Joshua already made his first move into football in 2024, when he signed England international Chloe Kelly to his 258 MGT agency, making her the first professional footballer to join the roster.
While Eddie Hearn’s family has a football background, his father, Barry Hearn, was the owner of Leyton Orient for nearly 20 years, this would be the first official football agency venture for both Hearn and Joshua.
The agency project follows Joshua’s growing interest in football, though no official confirmation has been made about ownership or investment in any football club.
Joshua’s 258 MGT currently manages several athletes across boxing and other sports, and the potential expansion into football signals a broader business vision from the former two-time heavyweight world champion.
* Media Report