Barry Hearn interview after retiring as chairman of Matchroom Sport Group

Eddie Hearn is to become chairman of the Matchroom Sport Group as his father Barry steps aside after almost 40 years to take up an advisory role as president.

The 41-year-old boxing promoter will also take over as chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation and the PGA EuroPro Tour.

Steve Dawson will take over from Barry Hearn as chairman of World Snooker following this year’s World Championship at the Crucible.

Barry Hearn founded the sports promotions company in 1982 and expanded its reach from snooker into boxing, darts, pool and 10-pin bowling as well as many other sports.

Check out our interview with him, above.

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