Eddie Hearn

English sports promoter (born 1979)

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Edward John Hearn is a British sports promoter and the chairman of Matchroom Sport and Professional Darts Corporation. Hearn has promoted many world champion boxers through Matchroom, including Anthony Joshua, Canelo Álvarez, Gennady Golovkin, Oleksandr Usyk, Vasyl Lomachenko, Katie Taylor and many others. He is the son of promoter Barry Hearn, the founder of Matchroom Sport.

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Snooker must 'embrace' new opportunities - Hearn Eddie Hearn says snooker must "embrace" investment from different parts of the globe as the debate over whether the World Championship should leave its iconic Sheffield home continues. BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago
Serrano likely to be next Taylor opponent - Hearn Eddie Hearn says a rematch with Amanda Serrano is the most obvious next fight for Katie Taylor. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Listen: Hull on impact of ADHD on her golf Eddie Hearn talks to golfing superstar Charley Hull BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024

Joshua v Ngannou - 'Jeopardy never goes away' Promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren make their fight predictions for Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2024
'It’s not belts on the line, it’s their careers' Belts will not be on the line in Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall's rematch, but Eddie Hearn says their careers will be. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2024
Taylor 'unlikely' to fight at Croke Park next - Hearn Katie Taylor's next fight is likely to be the trilogy with Chantelle Cameron - but the chances of it taking place at Croke Park are doubtful, says promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2024

Hearn & Warren agree 'five v five' Saudi fight card Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions and Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing agree to a five-versus-five event to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024
Joshua to face ex-UFC fighter Ngannou, says Hearn Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua will face ex-UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2024
Edwards was ready to pull fight over NBA tickets - Hearn Eddie Hearn says Sunny Edwards threatened to pull out of his fight with Jesse Rodriguez if he did not keep a promise to provide basketball tickets in Phoenix. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2023
'Difficult' for Conlan to fight on after latest loss - Hearn Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn says it's "long way back" for Michael Conlan to win a world title after he suffered a third defeat in 20 months when losing to Jordan Gill. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2023

Hearn 'doing everything' to ensure Taylor Croke bout Eddie Hearn says he will do "everything I can" to ensure Katie Taylor fights next at Croke Park and says the Irish Government can help make it happen. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2023
Hearn targets 'incredible' Joshua fight in Africa Promoter Eddie Hearn has held talks over an Anthony Joshua fight in Africa which could "revisit" 1974's Rumble in the Jungle. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2023
Working with Warren a turning point for boxing - Hearn In his BBC Sport column, Eddie Hearn discusses December's Saudi super-card, Anthony Joshua's plans and how working with rival promoter Frank Warren is "a turning point for British boxing" BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023	Ngannou fight an option for Joshua, says Hearn Anthony Joshua could fight MMA star Francis Ngannou in a boxing match, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2023
Taylor-Catterall rematch the 'right fight' - Hearn Promoter Eddie Hearn wants Jack Catterall to face Josh Taylor again, with Manchester or Glasgow primed to host the grudge match in 2024. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023	Hearn seeks Benn-Eubank date with Joshua on bill Promoter Eddie Hearn says his "intention" is to make a Conor Benn v Chris Eubank fight happen in December. BBC Sport - Published on October 9, 2023
'What a thriller!' - Hearn on Wood v Warrington Fight promoter Eddie Hearn thought Leigh Wood was "done" after six rounds of his bout against Josh Warrington before winning with a "blistering shot and combination". BBC Sport - Published on October 8, 2023	Terms agreed for Joshua v Wilder, says Hearn Promoter Eddie Hearn says terms have been agreed for Anthony Joshua to fight Deontay Wilder, but the Briton may walk away if contracts are not agreed soon. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2023
Sutton's Premier League predictions vs Joshua & Hearn BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on boxer Anthony Joshua & promoter Eddie Hearn for the Premier League's opening weekend. BBC Sport - Published on August 10, 2023	Hearn poised to announce Joshua's new opponent Anthony Joshua will fight on Saturday night, with promoter Eddie Hearn set to announce Dillian Whyte's replacement imminently. BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2023
Wood-Warrington winner could face Cordina - Hearn The winner of Leigh Wood v Josh Warrington could be given the chance to become a two-weight world champion by facing super-featherweight Joe Cordina next, says promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on August 1, 2023	Family shouldn't argue, let alone fight - Hearn IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards and promoter Eddie Hearn respond after Charlie Edwards challenges his brother to a world title fight. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2023
Whyte offered Joshua rematch - Hearn Promoter Eddie Hearn says he has made an offer to Dillian Whyte for a rematch with Anthony Joshua in August. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023	Hearn predicts city will 'erupt' ahead of Alvarez fight Eddie Hearn is predicting "one of the greatest atmospheres in the history of boxing" as Saul 'Canelo Alvarez prepares to face Briton John Ryder in his home city of Guadalajara. BBC Sport - Published on May 6, 2023
Cordina can unify division - Hearn Promoter Eddie Hearn says Joe Cordina can unify the super-featherweight division and has promised bigger nights of boxing ahead in Wales as a result. BBC Sport - Published on April 24, 2023	June fight for Eubank-Benn 'definitely not signed' Chris Eubank Jr is not close to agreeing to a rescheduled fight with Conor Benn, says Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2023
'Benn to fight in America or Middle East in June' Conor Benn will fight in America or the Middle East in June, possibly against Manny Pacquiao or Chris Eubank Jr, says promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on March 10, 2023	'I've not given up hope on Joshua-Fury' - Hearn Promoter Eddie Hearn says he has "not given up hope" on heavyweight Anthony Joshua fighting Tyson Fury later this year. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023
Weigh-in misunderstanding ends with pizza party World champion Leigh Wood clashes with Mauricio Lara's trainer at Friday's weigh-in, before the challenger shares a pizza on stage with promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2023	Team Taylor to hold talks with McGregor on Monday Katie Taylor's promoter Eddie Hearn says he will meet with Conor McGregor on Monday and insists talks are not a "publicity stunt". BBC Sport - Published on February 10, 2023
Joshua's comeback set for 1 April in London Heavyweight Anthony Joshua will make his comeback on 1 April in London, says his promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023	Serrano rematch at Croke Park a 'must' - Hearn Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn believes a homecoming fight for undisputed world champion Katie Taylor at Croke Park is a "must". BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2022
Conor Benn has fight on his hands to prove innocence, says Eddie Hearn Promotor Eddie Hearn says Conor Benn has a "fight on his hands" to prove his innocence after failing a drugs test in the build-up to his fight against Chris Eubank Jr. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2022	Conor Benn thinks misconduct charge is 'absurd' says promoter Eddie Hearn Conor Benn feels the misconduct charge levelled against him by the BBBofC is "absurd", according to his promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2022
'There's a process we have to go through' - Eddie Hearn on Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr Conor Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn say that Benn is "not suspended" by the British boxing board of control, but the board needs to be "comfortable" before the fight with Chris Eubank Jr can take place. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2022	Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua: Eddie Hearn 'baffled' by Fury's latest demands Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn tells 5 Live Boxing he is "baffled" by Tyson Fury's latest demands. BBC Sport - Published on September 29, 2022
Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua: 'No chance' contract is signed on Monday, says promoter Eddie Hearn There is "no chance" the contract for a proposed all-British heavyweight world title fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will be signed on Monday, says promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on September 25, 2022	Eddie Hearn Sues Jake Paul For Claiming He Rigged Taylor-Serrano, Joshua-Usyk Fights Jake Paul is being sued by Eddie Hearn -- one of the most powerful people in boxing -- after The Problem Child claimed the promoter paid off a judge in two recent, high-profile bouts. In a newly filed.. TMZ.com - Published on September 23, 2022
Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua: 'Paperwork done' for heavyweight rematch in August Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn says a formal announcement about the rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will be made next week. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2022	Conor Benn: Eddie Hearn targets Kell Brook bout for fighter after Chris van Heerden victory Promoter Eddie Hearn says he wants to see Conor Benn fight fellow Briton Kell Brook in his next bout after the welterweight knocked out Chris van Heerden. BBC Sport - Published on April 17, 2022
Anthony Joshua: Eddie Hearn says heavyweight refusing 'easy' fight, wants to face Deontay Wilder or Joe Joyce in 'interim' bout Anthony Joshua is refusing to take an "easy interim" fight with his Oleksandr Usyk rematch in doubt, says Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on March 11, 2022	Amanda Serrano: From defending world titles for $1,500 to headlining Madison Square Garden Amanda Serrano and her promoter Jake Paul join Eddie Hearn on his No Passion, No Point podcast to talk about her boxing journey. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2022
Anthony Joshua's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk now targeted for May after step-aside talks with Tyson Fury collapsed Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua's rematch with unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is now pencilled in for May. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2022	Eddie Hearn looks back on 12 months of upsets, triumphs and challenges in his boxing review of 2021 Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn tells BBC Sport how the "challenging" year of 2021 was "one hell of a ride" for boxing. BBC Sport - Published on December 23, 2021
Eddie Hearn says 'amazing servant' to boxing Derek Chisora must beat Joseph Parker in rematch Promoter Eddie Hearn tells BBC Sport why veteran Derek Chisora must beat Joseph Parker this Saturday and expects heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury to be ringside for the fight. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2021