Barry Hearn (born 19 June 1948 in Dagenham, Greater London) is an English accountant, sporting events promoter, and the founder and chairman of promotions company Matchroom Sport.
Through Matchroom, Hearn is also involved in many other sports, including pool, tenpin bowling, golf (see PGA EuroPro Tour) and fishing. Hearn is currently the chairman of Leyton Orient F.C., the Professional Darts Corporation, and was also until July 2010 chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).
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