Eddie Hearn is set to face a former world champion, but not in a boxing ring

Eddie Hearn He will be entertaining the crowds at the Grand Arena on June 9th. Instead of pulling the strings behind the scenes, the British promoter will be wowing the crowds with his skills. But instead of throwing punches, he will be showing off his masterful control of a soccer ball and representing England at Soccer Aid 2024. But he won't be alone, another boxing great will be joining him.

TalkSPORT's Michael Benson, on the X handle, revealed that Hearn will compete at the upcoming Soccer Aid. Hearn will be joined by fellow American and former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew. He wrote: “Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew will both feature at this year's Soccer Aid on June 9, with Hearn representing England and Bellew as goalkeeper for the World XI.”

Interestingly, Bellew is part of the World XI as there are no nationality restrictions in the event, but Hearn and Bellew are not the only boxing stars in the squad for the charity match. Tommy Fury Bellew and Fury are also in the World XI after their impressive performance last year. Usain Boltand two football greats, Petr Cech and Patrice Evra.

New additions to the World 11 include former Chelsea and Real Madrid stars, Eden HazardMeanwhile, Hearn Jill Scott, Mo Farahand Stuart Broad The England team will be playing in the match. The World XI has won five charity matches in a row, so England will have a tough task ahead of them. Frank Lampard, Harry Redknappand Robbie Williams You can use it freely as an administrator, Mauricio Pochettino He will return as manager of the World XI.

Notably, the world's largest Soccer Aid is an annual charity soccer match founded by Robbie Williams in 2006 that attracts celebrities and former soccer star fans. It is an initiative by UNICEF to help improve the lives of children around the world. This year, Soccer Aid returns to London and will be held at Stamford Bridge, the home ground of Chelsea Football Club. So for Hearn, 44, and Bellew, 41, it's a joyous occasion and they can't wait to lace up their shoes and kick the ball.

Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew are delighted at the prospect of taking part in Soccer Aid 2024

Hahn previously described his involvement with Soccer Aid as ” “The biggest deal” He declared on the Matchroom Boxing channel: “I am delighted to announce that I will be playing for England at Soccer Aid for UNICEF at Stamford Bridge on Sunday 9th June. Well done Three Lions.”

It may not be an alien experience for Bellew to have his son play as Everton's goalkeeper, as he told GMB: “I just told him [his son] “I can only do one-tenth of what he can do, so I'll be guarding goal and it'll be OK. I can use my feet and I'm pretty good with my hands, to say the least, so I'm sure it'll be OK.”

Last year's Soccer Aid raised nearly $18.7 million and attracted a crowd of 63,000. This year's event is expected to see similar but even bigger crowds. What do you think about this announcement about Eddie Hearn? Who do you think will win between him and Tony Bellew? Let us know in the comments below.