Eddie Hearn was born on June 8, 1979, in Essex, United Kingdom. He is the son of Barry Hearn, a well-known sports promoter and the founder of Matchroom Sport. While limited information is publicly available about Eddie Hearn’s early life, it is evident that he followed in his father's professional footsteps, eventually becoming a prominent figure in the sports promotion world.
Eddie Hearn serves as the Group Managing Director of Matchroom Sport, a leading sports promotions company originally established by his father. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its presence in various sports, with boxing being its flagship division. In addition to his role at Matchroom, Hearn also serves as a director of the Professional Darts Corporation, reflecting his broader involvement in the sports industry.
Hearn has significantly impacted professional boxing through high-profile promotional work. Representing Matchroom Boxing, he has promoted several elite fighters, including Anthony Joshua, Amir Khan, Kell Brook, Oleksandr Usyk, Ryan Burnett, Khalid Yafai, Artur Beterbiev, Tevin Farmer, and Rocky Fielding. His approach to promotion and ability to secure televised fights have helped elevate the sport's profile in the United Kingdom and abroad.
One of his key contributions was orchestrating Matchroom's exclusive boxing broadcast agreement with Sky Sports, which lasted until 2021. The deal allowed Matchroom to air up to 20 live boxing events annually in the UK, keeping Hearn closely involved in event planning and media negotiations.
| Birth Date: | 8 Jun, 1979 |
| Age: | 40 yrs |
| Occupations: | Businessperson |
| Birth Place: | Essex |
| Education: | Brentwood School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Boxing promoter |
