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Barry Hearn - Sporting Events Promoter
Stephen Sackur speaks to veteran promoter Barry Hearn, who made his name in snooker and boxing, and built a business worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Has money and greed devalued sport?
Professional sport is a money-earning business and the best athletes in the most popular sports earn huge salaries. But even athletes struggle to compete with the promoters and agents who wield enormous power behind the scenes. Stephen Sackur speaks to veteran promoter Barry Hearn, who made his name in snooker and boxing, and built a business worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Has money and greed devalued sport?
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Mon 14 Jun 202103:30GMT
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Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
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