Exclusive Interview: Barry Hearn
Press Release: January 27, 2024 By LuckyBlock.com - Jack Comerford of LuckyBlock.com recently sat down with legendary promoter Barry Hearn and discussed a variety of topics including current WBC Heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury and former two-time Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua. Highlights of the interview can be seen below. Matchroom missed out on Tyson Fury over £100k offer Barry Hearn revealed that he turned down the chance to sign Tyson Fury to Matchroom when he was still an amateur boxer due to the financial demands made by the star’s father John. Fury went on to sign a deal with promoter Mick Hennessy in 2008 to begin his journey towards becoming the lineal heavyweight champion; Barry Hearn: “I’ll let you in on a secret that not very many people know; I nearly signed Tyson Fury years before he turned professional. I was at a fight in Newcastle. Tyson – big lad, great name. That was my first reaction; big lad, great name. I could see money rolling in. John, his dad...