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The Latest Breaking News from Barry Hearn

Frank Warren slams Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua as he bemoans failure to make Tyson Fury fight

Joshua’s team have insisted their focus remains on fighting in August and December this year

Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2023

Barry Hearn hoping for shock Chris Eubank moment with Ronnie O'Sullivan after pair's feud

Barry Hearn and Ronnie O'Sullivan haven't always seen eye-to-eye with the latter often speaking his mind but the snooker supremo hopes one day the Rocket will appreciate the chances he's had

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023

Snooker World Championship could head to Qatar as future at Crucible plunged into doubt

The debate around 'sportswashing' is escalating with major events being hosted in the Middle East, and the Snooker World Championships may be about to follow suit

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

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World Snooker Championship in shock Crucible exit plan as Barry Hearn weighs up Qatar switch

Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre is the sport’s spiritual home and the green-baize game’s blue-riband event has been held there ever since 1977.

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023

Ronnie O'Sullivan branded "out of order" as Barry Hearn hits out at "ludicrous" comments

Ronnie O'Sullivan lashed out at the state of snooker last month - and Matchroom president Barry Hearn has since responded to the seven-time world champion's comments

Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023

Empty pockets: how snooker can reduce the temptation of match-fixing

Just Stop Oil protest not the only bad news for the sport – but entertainment at the Crucible is perhaps the best it’s ever been

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2023

‘This is it. My last marathon’: Farah asks activists not to disrupt London farewell

Mo Farah said ‘Maybe there will be tears. I’m coming to the end of my career,’ after making plea as security is ramped up for Sunday’s race

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023

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Barry Hearn set to SUE Just Stop Oil activist who covered snooker table in orange dust

Just Stop Oil protestor Eddie Whittingham interrupted a Snooker World Championships match between Rob Milkins and Joe Perry at the Crucible in Sheffield on Monday

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

Barry Hearn wants protesters who disrupt sporting events to face jail time

The World Snooker Tour president said sport is 'an easy target’ after disruption to the World Snooker Championship and Grand National by Just Stop Oil and Animal Rising

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

‘We’re a soft touch’: Former snooker chief wants tougher punishments for protesters

A ‘Just Stop Oil’ protester jumped onto one of the tables at the Crucible on Monday evening and tipped orange powder over the cloth

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

We’re a soft touch – Barry Hearn wants tougher punishments for protesters

A ‘Just Stop Oil’ protester jumped onto one of the tables at the Crucible on Monday evening and tipped orange powder over the cloth.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

John Parris: ‘I learned to make snooker cues by making mistakes’

‘What we do here is unique,’ the master cue maker – who has worked with Ronnie O’Sullivan, Steve Davis and Jimmy White – tells Luke McLaughlin

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023

Anthony Joshua given two-fight instruction for Tyson Fury showdown

Anthony Joshua defeated Jermaine Franklin on his comeback fight and called out long-term heavyweight rival Tyson Fury afterwards with a potential all-British blockbuster on the cards for 2023.

Manchester Evening News · Apr 6, 2023

Barry Hearn credits “zero personality” Steve Davis and snooker for making him exist

Acclaimed sports promoter Barry Hearn helped transform a fresh-faced Steve Davis into a snooker legend after spotting the young talent at one of his snooker clubs in Essex

Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022

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

Barry Hearn is one of the most pivotal sporting promoters in Britain, the founder of Matchroom who has also served in football as a chairman of Leyton Orient FC

Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022

Prince Harry and friends necked "60 pints" while on "bender" at World Darts Championship

The Duke of Sussex joined thousands of darts fans at Ally Pally back in 2011 and made sure he kept up with the heavy drinking as Barry and Eddie Hearn joined them

Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022

Barry Hearn defends taking events to Saudi Arabia after signing £2.5m snooker deal

Matchroom promoter Barry Hearn has defended taking major sporting events to Saudi Arabia after a snooker tournament had been planned to take place in the Gulf State

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

On this day in 2012: Ronnie O’Sullivan announces break from snooker

World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn revealed O’Sullivan, then 36, had “personal issues which he needs to resolve”

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Irish Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Barry Hearn gives update on Katie Taylor Croke Park fight

Hearn says he hopes Taylor will get to fight in Croke Park.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

An inherited rivalry shouldn’t overshadow a British boxing classic as Conor Benn faces Chris Eubank Jr

Their fathers warred in and outside the ring but the modern-day pair are forging their own paths to success

Daily Mirror · Jul 23, 2022

Sports promoter Barry Hearn names fish after Chris Eubank and Ronnie O'Sullivan

Fish Eubank, Jimmy Whitebait and Ronnie Roach O’Sullivan have been dumped in a private fishing lake by angling-mad Barry Hearn and his son Eddie. All the fish have been tagged and recorded

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

8 Neil Doncaster controversies as Rangers armageddon prediction, bonkers Betfred Cup and Dundee email spark fury

The SPFL chief executive is again under scrutiny after the Ibrox side won their season-long argument over displaying cinch branding.

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2022

Eddie Hearn could retire in just five years due to "cauldron of pressure"

Matchroom Boxing boss Hearn insists that he is the best promoter in the world, but his dad feels that the pressure of running a global boxing brand could see him finished within the next few yeras

Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022

Ronnie O'Sullivan's two reasons for World Championship venue switch from iconic Crucible

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has suggested two reasons why snooker's most prestigious tournament might be moved from the iconic Crucible in Sheffield

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022

Easygoing Canelo Álvarez gets serious to climb another weight division

Mexican fighter, who stands just 5ft 8in, prepares to take on Dmitry Bivol for his WBA light-heavyweight title in Las Vegas

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