This virus is going nowhere. Even with a vaccine it won’t disappear - flu hasn’t so why should corona ? Let’s safeguard the vulnerable get on with our lives and follow consistent and sensible rules. Anything else is a panic policy of fear of the unknown which achieves nothing.
Barry Hearn
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President of Matchroom sport group of companies.
- We cannot have a second lockdown that will destroy our country beyond repair , put millions out of work and leave a massive debt that future generations will have to pay. We need brave leadership based purely on common sense not unreliable data.
- Humbled by the thousands of “get well” wishes so thanks to each and everyone of you. Massive shout out to Broomfield and Basildon hospitals - don’t know what we’d do without the NHS. God bless you all and stay safe.
- Sad news. Eric Bristow passed away this evening. A maverick a legend and one of the main reasons Darts is loved by so many people. We shall not see his like again. RIP Eric
- Now I’ve reached the age of 70 I’ve decided to cut back my work level. So from next Monday I will only work 12 hours a day 5 days a week instead of 16 hours 7 days a week. I will however still focus on the relentless pursuit of global domination in all our chosen Sports.
- Happy 40 th birthday to my son and heir Eddie. A much better promoter than his old man and a decent person. I’m proud to call him my son.
- I’m thrilled to receive the O B E in the New Years honours. Thanks for all your kind remarks and a special thanks to all the teams at Matchroom and the thousands of sportsmen and women I’ve worked with over the years that made this award possible. I’m chuffed to bits !!
- What a character !! Lacks a bit of confidence though - must run in the family.
- 17 days since testing positive for corona virus and finally I’m up and fishing ! Thanks for all the kind thoughts - I’m back !
- Every year my staff buy me a great birthday present and this year they have surpassed every previous present with - a defibrillator! It’s the present you buy someone who has everything ! I LOVE these people !!!
- Is this really our garden ??Just been sent this.. @MatchroomBoxing HQ is absolutely ready for drama tomorrow night! #FightCamp #WhytePovetkin #TaylorPersoon 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
- Happy birthday to my son , heir to the throne and the best boxing promoter in the world @EddieHearn
- What a night! What a show ! No wonder British fight scene is on fire. Next stop USA. Unstoppable!
- Terrible night for boxing. Awful tv production. Embarrassing.






