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Barry Hearn: My Life

Knockouts, Snookers, Bullseyes, Tight Lines and Sweet Deals

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Barry Hearn: My Life

By: Barry Hearn
Narrated by: Barry Hearn
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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.

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An interesting and honest insight into Barry’s life.

I really liked this book and found it honest and down to earth.

Great to see the rise of Matchroom and the sports it showcases from the man himself.

An interesting and honest insight into Barry’s life

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Well done Bazza.
What a great insight to the promotion world and how to get back up when given a swift kick to the gonads!!
Thoroughly enjoyed.

Brilliant book.

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Must admit in the 1980s as an Alex Higgins and Nigel Benn fan as didn’t have much time for Barry Hearn. I can’t believe I even chose to listen to his my story …. I’m very glad I did. He’s a Top Man (who knew he ran 9 marathons with a PB of 3:22 👏)

Excellent and Inspiring

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Didn't want it to end, amazing insight in Barry's life.

Thank you Barry !!

Didn't want it to end, amazing

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Absolutely superb, Hearn’s narration is simply amazing. A real insight into the up’s and downs of sport, business and life, displaying positivity, enthusiasm and integrity.

Superb

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