Eddie Hearn
| Eddie Hearn Rich | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Brentwood School (Essex) |
| Known for | Boxing promoter |
| Title | Group Managing Director, Matchroom Sport |
| Parent(s) |
Barry Hearn Susan Hearn |
| Website |
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Edward "Eddie" Hearn is an English boxing promoter, in his position as Group Managing Director of Matchroom Sport, and is also a director of the Professional Darts Corporation.[1]
Boxing Promoter
Matchroom Sport was founded by his father, Barry Hearn. As Group Managing Director, Eddie focuses on fulfilling the company's exclusive televised boxing deal until 2021 with Sky Sports, to broadcast up to 20 live shows a year.[2] Eddie manages Matchroom Sports world boxing champions, including Lee Selby, Kell Brook, Anthony Crolla, Jamie McDonnell, Scott Quigg, James DeGale and Anthony Joshua. The company also has world title challengers and number one contenders including Tony Bellew and Callum Smith, and promotes young prospects including Luke Campbell and Khalid Yafai.
Rivalries
Since the introduction of Eddie as Matchroom Sport boxing promoter there has been rivalry shown from other promoters notably Frank Warren. Warren was quoted saying 'I'm not worried about Eddie'.[3]