Barry Hearn warns ‘overweight’ darts stars to ‘go for a walk and watch what you eat’ in brutal statement

BARRY HEARN has told “overweight” darts stars: Walk more, eat better.

The former PDC chief arrowed a blisteringly blunt warning at players – claiming they could blow away a fortune unless they get fitter.

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Matchroom president Hearn is one of Britain’s best-known sports promoters and rates darts “the best business in the world”.

But his verdict on oche aces might make some of them wince.

The 76-year-old reckons certain players should focus a bit more on their tummies to get a lot more from their tungsten.

He said on The Barry Hearn Show: “I see a few darts players are a little bit overweight.

“So I tell them, ‘You’re in the best business in the world at the moment. It’s a licence to print money’.

“You can change your life, your family’s life, your children’s life, their children’s life. It’s all down to you.”

The former Leyton Orient chairman also believes players owe it to the public to set a good example with their lifestyles

He challenged them: “That’s the responsibility you take on. Are you up for it?

“If you are, look after yourself a bit more.

“Go out and have a walk every day. Watch what you’re eating. Just common sense.”

Hearn added: “We’ve got a limited amount of time, a limited asset, which is our life.

“And all we got to do is maximise the value of our asset.

“Fit it all in. Go for gold every day of your life. Keep smiling. Upset everybody.”