Everything you need to know about one of the most influential names in British sport, Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn.
Eddie Hearn Biography
Who is Eddie Hearn?
Eddie Hearn is a British sports promoter and the chairman of Matchroom Sport and the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).
Despite his involvement in the PDC, Hearn is more commonly associated with his work in boxing - helping promote some of the biggest fighters on the planet.
Hearn, who was born in Essex, took over as chairman of Matchroom Sport from his father, Barry Hearn, who laid many of the foundations for the business' modern-day success during the 1980s and 90s.
Are Eddie Hearn and Barry Hearn related?
They are indeed, Eddie Hearn is the son of Barry Hearn.
Barry played a significant role in the snooker boom in the 1980s, overseeing Steve Davis' rise to stardom, whilst he also represented numerous other big names in the sport including Jimmy White and Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Eddie Hearn Age
How old is Eddie Hearn?
Eddie Hearn is currently 46-years-old having been born on 8th June, 1979.
He made his major boxing breakthrough in 2010, at the age of 31, helping former world title challenger Audley Harrison rebuild his career having met whilst playing poker.
Eddie Hearn Boxing Stable
Which fighters does Eddie Hearn represent?
Eddie Hearn currently represents some of the biggest names in world boxing, including:
- Anthony Joshua
- Katie Taylor
- Conor Benn
- Dmitry Bivol
- Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez
- Shakur Stevenson
- Jai Opetaia
In addition to his current stable, other big name boxers to have featured under the Matchroom banner, include Canelo Alvarez, Gennadiy Golovkin and Tony Bellew.
Which big fights has Eddie Hearn promoted?
Eddie Hearn has been involved in some of the biggest fights in British boxing history, many of which featured two-time heavyweight ruler Anthony Joshua.
He has also overseen major events featuring illustrious names such as Canelo Alvarez, Oleksandr Usyk, Katie Taylor and Dmitry Bivol.
Here are a selection of major Box Office bouts promoted by Hearn:
- Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk
- Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko
- Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders
- Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano
- KSI vs Logan Paul
- Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn
Eddie Hearn Net Worth
What is Eddie Hearn's net worth?
As of 2025, Eddie Hearn's net worth is believed to exceed £75 million.
He has amassed his fortune, in large, by virtue of Matchroom Sports' success - particularly in boxing.
Is Eddie Hearn married?
Eddie Hearn is married to childhood sweetheart Chloe, with whom he shares two daughters.
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