Known to friends and family as “BJ”, Eastwood made his name in the bookmaking business, building up a large chain of shops across Northern Ireland. In 2008, he sold his 54 shops to Ladbrokes in a deal worth £135 million.
Despite his success in bookmaking, Eastwood was best known for his work as a boxing promoter and manager, particularly his association with world champion fighter Barry McGuigan
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Dame Mary Peters at the funeral of legendary Irish boxing promoter and businessman Barney Eastwood at St. Colmcille's Church, Holywood | Arthur Allison/Pacemaker
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Hugh Russell pays respect to the family at the funeral of legendary Irish boxing promoter and businessman Barney Eastwood | Arthur Allison/Pacemaker