Boxing supremo Barry Hearn, 72, tests positive for coronavirus just days after son Eddie

BARRY HEARN, the UK's leading sports promoter, has tested positive for Covid-19.

The 72-year-old, who runs snooker, darts and boxing, has begun a period of self-isolation in accordance with UK government guidelines after catching coronavirus.

His son Eddie, 41, who runs boxing events, also tested positive last week and had to leave the Fight Camp bubble to protect his boxers.

A spokesperson said: "Barry feels well and is not displaying any symptoms. Additional staff and family members have also been tested and all found negative."

In April, Hearn suffered a heart attack and underwent an emergency op in Essex.

Unlike Barry, Eddie is believed to be suffering with flu-like symptoms.

On Thursday he tweeted: "Gutted to just find out I tested positive for Covid-19 today and have to leave the bubble immediately.

"Thankfully all other tests were negative. Heading home to rest - catch up tomorrow".

Luckily Eddie was the only person to return a positive test as fighters and staff entered the Matchroom bubble ahead of the show at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes this weekend.

It is being headlined by rising star Joshua Buatsi, who is hotly tipped to become a future world champion.

He will fight Marko Calic for the WBA International light-heavyweight title on Sunday night.

Barry received plenty of well-wishes online as news of his positive test broke.

One fan tweeted: "Horrible year for Barry Hearn - get well soon."

Another tweeted: ";Sending all the best wishes to the boss Barry Hearn. Swift recovery Barry!"