Hearn to fight his corner over Olympic Stadium

Hearn, whose sporting empire includes snooker, darts and fishing, is chairman of League One Leyton Orient and fears the humble 130-year-old club could vanish if West Ham's proposed relocation is approved by the government.

Letters were sent by Hearn to Prime Minister David Cameron and London Mayor Boris Johnson on Wednesday and he will meet Premier League chief Richard Scudamore on Friday.

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