Barry Hearn suggested that he is ready to sell his promotional empire, Matchroom, which he founded in 1982. The 77-year-old and his son, Eddie, revealed even a billion pounds of starting prices, and buyers of Saudi Arabia showed confirmed interest.
Hearn has been dominating in a sports promotion for decades, transforming a snooker into a matrix, presenting Dennis Taylor, Steve Davis and Jimmy White, while providing spectacular boxing matches to the British audience by promoting warriors such as Anthony Joshua. Darts also experienced the profitable influence of Hearna and his son, who is now the president of Matchroom Sports and PDC. These sports legends are only a fraction of those in which Matchroom has determined his position, but fresh disclosure indicate that the founder and president of the company may consider a lucrative output.
Appearing on the Netflix website, which offered viewers a perspective of his son confidential on Hearn and the enterprise of his son, the 77-year-old revealed: “IT [Matchroom] It is now worth north of 1 billion pounds. I’m not going to play my fortune. But if the appropriate contract appears, the sale of matches is not excluded. “
In the next episode of Hearn, you can see a conversation with your son Eddie, discussing the dialogue with Turka Al-Sheikh, promoter and president of Arabia Arabian Arabian General Authority. A potential offer from Saudi Arabia is discussed, and Hearna’s reaction is caught in front of the camera.
Eddie reveals: “I just talked from Turki [Al-Sheikh]. He says: “To inform, keep confidential that we are trying to buy a match.”
Hearn replied: “So what does he say about Turki al-Sheikh about the fact that he wants to buy matchroom. Where does it come from? What is it good to say when he didn’t even talk about it.
“Life becomes a bit complicated. It is about … keeping things as straightforward as possible, but inevitably, due to the size of the business, we enter the situation or situations that we have never expected before. I plan to go out, not only from business, from my life, and I want to make sure that my heritage is protected and anyone who wants to invest in our company – and this is our company – not only Is.
“If Jesus has fallen, there is a criteria before I allow him to make a board. The same applies to Turki. It is a solemn, solemn movement and there is no rush. We do not give no one with anyone. We take it at our own pace.”
Eddie also revealed the price for Matchroom, stating that it is 1.5 billion GBP. Both CEO of Hearn and PDC, Matt Porter, are then seen in the PDC World Darts Championship final, where the topic of sales of Saudi Arabia returns.
“I just try to design characters to the lower line, especially if Saudi came, because … it throws it all … I mean, I don’t even know … As he said, he buys a plot,” Hearn said before he continued the camera. “It is natural when Saudis develop, that they want to be involved with the best of the best. Do not keep looking. It’s us. And I thought:” I think it is a great compliment. But it’s a long way before it is possible. “
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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