Now this is a show boxing fans are going to love. The global media streaming service, Netflix, confirmed on Wednesday at its Netflix: Spotlight Session, at the Edinburgh TV Festival, that a new documentary series, featuring British promoter Barry Hearn, his son Eddie Hearn, and the whole team at their Essex-based Matchroom operation, is officially in production. However, the fans will have to wait till 2025 to catch the show. 

The documentary is being produced by Box to Box, the acclaimed team behind award-winning hits like Drive to Survive, Full Swing, Sprint, and more. While there’s no specific air date for the show, they do have a working title for the documentary—‘Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen’. Meanwhile, Netflix UK and Ireland have shed light on what the show will delve into. 

Drama within the Matchroom family

Netflix UK and Ireland’s official X account noted, “The series will dive into the drama of the family empire that has become synonymous with British sporting culture.” This was later picked up by talkSport editor Michael Benson, who shared the update with his followers on the social media platform. 

Barry Hearn started Matchroom Sport all the way back in 1982, and currently, Eddie is the chairman of the enterprise with a turnover of £280.8m for the financial year 2022-23. In a statement released yesterday, Eddie Hearn said, “This is a game changer. For the first time, we have provided access [to] all areas to a film crew to give fans an unprecedented glimpse at what goes on behind the scenes to power the Matchroom machine.” 

Interestingly, Matchroom Sport has also been sponsoring Brentwood Town FC since 2023, and 76-year-old Barry holds a small share in the club. Not to mention, Matchroom also houses some of the biggest names in boxing, snooker, darts, nine-ball, fishing and more. And all of these sports will get equal spotlight in the documentary.

“We want to push storytelling to new heights across boxing, darts, snooker, and multi-sports, so we are delighted to partner with a production powerhouse in Box to Box,” Hearn said in his statement. Meanwhile, the head of Sports & Factual at Box to Box has shared his thoughts on the documentary. 

Warren Smith brands the documentary a British success story

Warren Smith has personally worked on some masterpieces like Sprint, F1: Drive to Survive, and Tour de France: Unchained. Meaning, this isn’t his first rodeo with a documentary surrounding sports. And as far as he is concerned, the Matchroom series is going to be a hit as well. In a statement on Wednesday, he reflected on collaborating with Matchroom. 

“At Box to Box, we are privileged to have access to some of the world’s biggest sports stars, teams, and organizations…,” Smith said. He believes this is the time for “deal makers”, and there are none better at doing it than “Barry and Eddie Hearn with their team at Matchroom,” adding, “It’s a British success story that is going for global domination.”

Over the years, Matchroom has become synonymous with excellence—be it in boxing or any other sport. However, the journey that defined the company’s success has largely remained in the shadows for years. Now that, the documentary is coming to the public, the sneaky speculation is Matchroom may truly go global. Would you watch the series?