BARRY HEARN reckons staging a safe Betfred World Championship would be one of his greatest triumphs. Snooker’s top tournament starts at the Crucible on Saturday with a 33 per cent-capacity crowd, which will increase in the latter stages. Ronnie O’Sullivan, 45, begins the defence of his title this weekend but
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EDDIE HEARN thrilled his Fight Camp crew with a spot of karaoke – belting out a brilliant rendition of Ain't No Sunshine ahead Dillian Whyte's clash with Alexander Povetkin. The Matchroom promoter, 41, is gearing up for his final Fight Camp with a star-studded fight. And Hearn provided the entertainment
Read moreEDDIE HEARN has revealed three back-up opponents for Billy Joe Saunders' next fight if a deal cannot be struck with Saul Alvarez. Saunders and Canelo were on the brink of agreeing a bout earlier this year. But the global impact of coronavirus halting sport as well as BJS getting his British
Read moreEDDIE HEARN has shared a throwback picture showing him posing with his school basketball team. But can you guess which one he is? The boxing promoter is best known for organising fights between some of the ring’s biggest stars. But while he was at school, it appears Hearn’s main sport
Read moreVETERAN promoter Barry Hearn suffered a heart attack needing an operation but his son Eddie revealed his dad is "in good spirits". The 71-year-old snooker and boxing chief was hospitalised on Sunday, but returns to his home today after an operation. Eddie, who now runs Matchroom Boxing, tweeted: "As if
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