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BARRY HEARN OBE: The Legendary sports entrepreneur, and the lessons behind his global empire
Season 1, Ep. 8
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For 50 years, Barry Hearn has built an empire across some of the biggest sports on the planet. He is the owner of World Snooker and World Darts, and his business, Matchroom, has dominated Boxing for decades. He is the master of the fame formula, a marker extrodinare, and a relentless businessman. As he retires we reflect on his rise to domination as the KING of SPORT.
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