Barry Hearn: My Life

Knockouts, Snookers, Bullseyes, Tight Lines and Sweet Deals

By: Barry Hearn

Narrated by: Barry Hearn

THE BESTSELLING MEMOIR FROM LEGENDARY SPORTS PROMOTER AND STAR OF NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY MATCHROOM, BARRY HEARN - NOW REVISED AND UPDATED

'I am the largest sports promoter in the world. I promote 11 sports to a global audience of billions of people every day of my life'

A larger than life working class hero, Romford born and bred - always ready with the perfect soundbite - Barry Hearn was famously described as 'roguish but never a rogue'.

Hearn is credited with turning snooker into one of the biggest sports in Britain. He essentially turned a sport in which competitors wear bowties into a massive, globally televised event. Away from the table, his promotions empire casts its net over a dozen sports - from professional boxing to darts, fishing to ten-pin bowling - and his career spans four decades. He also previously owned Leyton Orient football club.

Packed with hilarious anecdotes from the golden age of snooker, and behind-the-scenes insight into boxing negotiations and darts bust-ups, Hearn's book is a joy from start to finish.

©2022 Barry Hearn (P)2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

If you enjoyed Eddie you will love this

Finished Eddies book wanting to better understand HOW Matchroom actually happened. This book did not disappoint. Very much enjoyed the rags to riches element. But more importantly, the admittance to luck being a huge factor in success. Not enough successful people admit this and it was refreshing. Hard work for sure. Relentless, absolutely. But also blessed with luck.

Great book Barry. Bravo.