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US boxing community congrats UK promoter Barry Hearn

Leading US boxing promoters and TV outlet AWE congratulate promoter Barry Hearn of Matchroom Sports for his recent induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Kathy Duva, CEO of boxing’s legendary Main Events, states, “Barry Hearn is one of my favorite people in boxing and he deserves this honor.  Congratulations to him.  It is a tremendous and well deserved honor and I hope he has a great time at his induction”.

Arthur Pelullo of Banner Promotions commented, “I am very happy for Barry.  It’s well deserved – him being elected into the Boxing Hall of Fame.  We have been friends for over 20 years.  Matchroom Sports under his direction has been a major player in the boxing industry for the last quarter century.”

AWE has televised numerous live boxing events in the US with Matchroom Sports, including multiple Prizefighter events, Elimination bouts and two recent world title bouts featuring Carl Froch v George Groves (right photo) and Ricky Burns v Raymundo Beltran.

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“We’re excited to congratulate our friend on this well-deserved honor,” stated AWE president Charles Herring. “Barry is truly a Hall of Fame promoter and person.  He brings all the excitement of boxing to fans around the world and has elevated the sport tremendously.”