Eddie Hearn has laid some of the blame on fighters' managers for one of the biggest reasons for fights not happening.
Boxing fans are quick to point fingers at promoters when certain matches fail to materialise or fall through, but Hearn believes it's the people representing the fighters who often become the biggest roadblock in getting fights over the line.
Speaking in an exclusive sit-down interview with DAZN, alongside fellow promoter Oscar De La Hoya, Hearn told of his frustrations of dealing with the inexperience of managers and how promoters have learnt how to say no to certain fights.
"I find one of the biggest obstacles is the managers and the advisors," Hearn told host Chris Mannix.
"The fighters want the fights. We want the fights. I think one of the biggest incorrect perceptions from fans is that fans stop the fights - we want the biggest fights! One, because the biggest fights make us money, but two, one of the worst feelings I ever have is going to my own average show. I don't want to go to a fight and wonder why we paid this guy X, and he's in a one-sided fight, and you know why? Because we got talked into it.
"For me, that's the main focus of our business now is to say no. And if we have to lose a fighter because we're not delivering the best product for our broadcaster, we have to be prepared to do it. That's one of the biggest challenges.
"Boxing is a unique sport where there's no barriers to enter. You could be dealing with a manager who has absolutely no experience of boxing or how to guide a fighter. You're locked in a tussle trying to make the right fight for DAZN, the right one for your business, and the right one for his career - it's not easy. And sometimes we, as promoters, have to say no, that's not a fight we're prepared to do."
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