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"Everything in our house is competitive," Barry Hearn explains. "I play table tennis with my grandchildren on a Sunday, and I don't let them win a point. Not a point. They win a point themselves every now and again." This uncompromising approach was a hallmark of Eddie's upbringing, as his father pushed him to his limits, both physically and mentally.
One particularly memorable incident was when Barry Hearn took his teenage son to the gym and they engaged in a sparring session. Despite Eddie's size and athletic abilities, Barry refused to hold back, showcasing the grit and tenacity that had defined his own journey. The experience, which was later documented in the media, served as a powerful reminder to Eddie of the standards his father had set.