{"id":60295,"date":"2025-08-19T12:24:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T12:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=60295"},"modified":"2025-08-19T13:58:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T13:58:11","slug":"matchroom-sport-documentary-netflix-eddie-hearn-barry-hearn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/matchroom-sport-documentary-netflix-eddie-hearn-barry-hearn\/","title":{"rendered":"Matchroom Sport Documentary Set For Netflix On September 17 With Barry and Eddie Hearn Giving Behind-The-Scenes Access"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Netflix have announced a brand new documentary about Matchroom Sport will hit screens on Wednesday, September 17.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The documentary takes fans behind the scenes of Matchroom, showing how the father-son duo of Barry and Eddie Hearn have built a billion-pound sports empire.<\/p>\n<h2>Matchroom Sport Documentary Airs On Netflix On September 17<\/h2>\n<p>Netflix have announced that a brand new documentary about Matchroom Sport will hit TV screens on September 17. The six-episode docu-series is titled &#8216;MATCHROOM: THE GREATEST SHOWMEN&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>The documentary takes a behind-the-scenes look at Matchroom as a company, with unprecedented access to backstage drama that has never been seen before by the public.<\/p>\n<p>As a global sports promotion, the docu-series is set to look at Matchroom&#8217;s dominance in the world of boxing, snooker, darts, pool and even fishing.<\/p>\n<p>The documentary will heavily feature the father-son duo of Barry Hearn and Eddie Hearn. Barry, President of Matchroom Sport, build the company from scratch and continues to be involved now at 77-years-old.<\/p>\n<p>Eddie, Chairman of Matchroom Sport, has helped take the sports promotion to new levels in the past decade, with heavy involvement in the biggest and best nights in boxing history.<\/p>\n<p>As one of Matchroom Boxing&#8217;s biggest stars, the documentary is set to feature two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.<\/p>\n<p>This will include his rise to stardom, as well as his lowest moments and biggest losses, despite being a heavy favourite with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/betting-sites\/boxing\/\">boxing betting sites<\/a> almost every time he has stepped foot in the ring.<\/p>\n<p>The documentary looks to show behind-the-scenes and backstage drama involving Matchroom in sports other than boxing too, whether that be in darts, snooker or even pool.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Meet Essex father-son duo Barry and Eddie Hearn, as they take their star-studded, billion-pound sports empire to new heights \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n<p>With unprecedented access to backstage drama, MATCHROOM: THE GREATEST SHOWMEN arrives to Netflix on 17 September. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OP96X8LELo\">pic.twitter.com\/OP96X8LELo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Netflix UK &amp; Ireland (@NetflixUK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NetflixUK\/status\/1957737162700632088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>What Is Netflix&#8217;s Matchroom Documentary About?<\/h2>\n<p>From the trailer, it is evident that stars such as Anthony Joshua, Luke Littler, Ronnie O&#8217;Sullivan and many more sporting icons are set to feature in the Matchroom Sport documentary.<\/p>\n<p>The docu-series is set to lift the lid on Matchroom&#8217;s sporting dynasty, detailing their rise from a \u00a3100 company to a billion-pound one some 40+ years on from their launch back in 1982.<\/p>\n<p>Barry Hearn was the man behind Matchroom at the very beginning, building one of the biggest sports promotional companies on the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Now, his son Eddie Hearn has helped take it to new heights, focusing more on boxing in both the UK and now on a global scale too.<\/p>\n<p>The documentary is set to hit Netflix on September 17, with six episodes available for fans to watch on the streaming platform.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I think this captures the amazing world we live and work in. Enjoy. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cus7qaByK8\">https:\/\/t.co\/cus7qaByK8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Barry Hearn (@BarryHearn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BarryHearn\/status\/1957763251271282718?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Fans React To Matchroom Sport Documentary On Social Media<\/h2>\n<p>With Matchroom&#8217;s documentary set to air on September 17, boxing, darts, snooker and pool fans have been reacting to trailer on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Matchroom are probably most well-known for their involvement in boxing, but are also the global leaders of darts, snooker and pool too.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming Matchroom Sport documentary will undoubtedly be watched by millions of people on Netflix. As one of the world&#8217;s leading sports promotional companies, fans will be curious as to how exactly the company has become so successful.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of social media reaction has been positive surrounding the Matchroom documentary, with plenty of fans excited for the launch in mid-September.<\/p>\n<p>The trailer has clearly got people excited, with so many fans looking forward to watching the documentary upon it&#8217;s release.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Will be a really good watch this \ud83d\udc4c will see the good and the bad from sports!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; George Parrish (@P95George) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/P95George\/status\/1957760675293393263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Love or hate them &#8211; got to give the hearns credit.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; King Of Tipz | Football Specialist \u26bd\ufe0f (@KingOfTipz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KingOfTipz\/status\/1957768558877749735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>&#8216;Best Sports Promoters In The Business&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p>Despite being multi-millionaires and somewhat celebrities, the docu-series will likely show the Hearn&#8217;s real personalities. Andy Newton, Senior Writer at <em>SportsCasting<\/em>, saw first hand how down-to-earth the Hearn&#8217;s can be:<\/p>\n<p><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">&#8220;Having seen the Netflix crew first hand filming Barry (Hearn) at the Target Sports Stars Fishing Championships last year, it was clear back then this documentary will &#8216;hook-in&#8217; sports fans all over the world.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">&#8220;Despite his millions, down-to-earth Barry was an open book at the event &#8211; which is why this &#8216;behind the scenes&#8217; documentary is sure to make you feel like you&#8217;re trying to arrange the next big fight with the best sports promoters in the business,&#8221;<\/i> Newton said.<\/p>\n<p>Although the majority of social media reaction was positive, there has also been some negativity surrounding the Matchroom Sport doc.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/eddie-hearn-net-worth-career-earnings-business-ventures\/\">Eddie Hearn&#8217;s net worth<\/a> is estimated at \u00a350m+, with his dad Barry&#8217;s even more lucrative. Given their riches, some fans are frustrated at another sports documentary about &#8216;rich people&#8217;. Others have likened the trailer to a &#8216;soap opera&#8217;.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Excellent, more TV about mega rich folk<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Me, only me. (@55blueballoons) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/55blueballoons\/status\/1957746829677982177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I just love reality TV about rich people<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ((PB)) (@PB0151) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PB0151\/status\/1957757820952023467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite some negativity, the majority of the feedback on social media has been positive. 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