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Fraser Watson

Barry Hearn names his biggest failure as he opens up on being let down by ‘wrong uns’

Barry Hearn has opened up on his biggest failure as a promoter as he continues to play a pivotal role in British sport.

Hearn, 74, is the founder and President of Matchroom Sport, and also serves as the Chairman of the PDC, raising the profile of darts and introducing the now iconic Premier League series. He was also the Chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association until 2010, and has been involved in pool, tenpin bowling, golf, table tennis, and fishing.

He's even a former Chairman of football, having worked at Leyton Orient. But speaking on the Framed: The Snooker Podcast, he said putting unjust faith in people had proved his biggest issue over the years.

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