Eddie Hearn is one of the biggest innovators in modern sport. From building his athletes into powerhouse names in culture, pioneering women’s boxing with Katie Taylor, and leaving behind traditional broadcasters to strike global deals with streaming giants – there’s a lot of layers to his story that football can learn from. Having served as vice-chairman of Leyton Orient during his father’s spell owning the club, he’s also seen inside the football industry and picked up lessons along the way. Ahead of another big Anthony Joshua fight night, the Matchroom Maradona joins VERSUS team members Mayowa Quadri and Corey Pellatt to talk about his connection to the beautiful game, what happened when he signed Harry Kane for Leyton Orient, and why women's sport is here to stay. ’The Future of Football’ will be dropping weekly so please rate, review and subscribe. Also - Watch AJ v Franklin live on DAZN on Saturday 1st April

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