In the most recent episode of Ronnie O’Sullivan Sr.’s tirade at snooker CEO Barry Hearn, the father of The Rocket gave his son’s employer a new moniker.
There is a long tradition of forthrightness in Ronnie O’Sullivan’s family.
Shortly after criticizing Barry Hearn, the founder of Matchroom Sport, for pressuring his son too much, The Rocket’s father aimed another jab at the snooker supremo. Additionally, the former WST chairman received a harsh new moniker in response to this most recent remark.
His father expressed his dissatisfaction shortly after Ronnie Jr.’s upset win over Ali Carter in Sunday’s Masters final. When O’Sullivan left for the World Grand Prix in Leicester the morning following that victory, his father stated the 48-year-old was “back on the Baz Earner hamster wheel,” alluding to the demanding schedule snooker players must adhere to.
However, he continued his social media fury by saying, “Baz Hernia [has] treated my son atrociously.” Subsequently, he emphasized the significance of preserving mental well-being and proposed that snooker players faced harsher treatment due to Hearn’s ability to wield equal influence over his boxing business. Hearn is the father of current Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn.
O’Sullivan Sr. posted on X (previously Twitter): “I honestly believe Baz Hernia gets a big buzz to have this power over the snooker players.” “Maybe because he can’t bully any of the boxers maybe because they wouldn’t tolerate it.”
Over the years, O’Sullivan Jr. and the snooker hierarchy have had their fair share of arguments over workload and what he considers to be unjust compensation. The seven-time world champion, who claims to make “ten to fifteen times the amount” playing in China as opposed to Europe, has made no secret of his predilection for playing there.
While O’Sullivan Sr. defended his celebrity son with his remarks, some quickly pointed out that playing was not required. In response, a social media user stated: “[Hearn] stated that users can choose what to play. Why is Ronnie participating in these tournaments when he doesn’t need the money or ranking points?”
O’Sullivan has been frustrated by Hearn’s (75) assertion that players should honor any contracts they have made. O’Sullivan wants to continue his activities in China. After defeating Gary Wilson 5-1 on Friday to get to the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix, The Rocket is poised for another £100,000 pay day should he win this weekend.
