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Barry Hearn Weighs Matchroom Sale in Netflix Series, Values Company Above £1 Billion

The series offers rare, on-camera insight into Matchroom’s sale calculus.

Overview

  • Netflix releases Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen, a behind-the-scenes series produced by Box To Box Films that follows Barry and Eddie Hearn at work.
  • Barry Hearn says Matchroom is worth “north of £1 billion” and indicates he would consider a sale if the price and legacy protections meet his criteria.
  • Eddie Hearn is heard naming £1.5 billion as a potential purchase price during discussions captured by the cameras.
  • Footage shows Eddie recounting a conversation with Turki Al‑Sheikh about reported Saudi efforts to buy Matchroom, with no agreement announced.
  • The episodes document Barry’s succession planning with Eddie as chair, note a willingness to consider a minority stake, and include Barry’s recent prostate surgery.