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Fraser Watson

Barry Hearn bared backside to snooker chiefs to set Ronnie O'Sullivan on way to stardom

Barry Hearn has recalled how he dropped his pants and showed his backside to snooker bosses in defence of Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Hearn, 73, took over as manager of 'The Rocket' when he was still a teenager playing in amateur tournaments. He's since gone on to become one of the greatest players the game has seen.

O'Sullivan, 46, holds the record for the most ranking titles in professional snooker, with 38. He's also a six-time world champion, just one behind the all-time record of Stephen Hendry, and he will be eyeing a seventh crown when it kicks off this Saturday.

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