Conor Benn signs a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing

Matt Brown
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Conor Benn signs a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing

The Conor Benn free agency sweepstakes lasted less than a week.

Just months after parting ways with Eddie Hearn, Conor Benn committed to Dana White. The British star signed a new multi-fight agreement with Zuffa Boxing, both parties announced.

“I’m very, very excited,” Benn said in a statement.

The deal follows a one-fight agreement Benn signed with the company. That bout took place on last week’s Netflix event headlined by Tyson Fury’s return.

His split from Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing sent shockwaves through the sport. It also clearly affected the longtime promoter.

Hearn admitted he felt “devastated” by the breakup. He also said he felt like a “mug” over how things ended.

Since then, Hearn has taken a firm stance. He said he will no longer work with the “disloyal” Benn or his manager, Keith Connolly.

Meanwhile, Benn has turned his focus to Hearn’s rival, Dana White.

“We’re very excited to have him,” White said in a statement. “We’re ready to make the big fights happen.”

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Benn, 29, enters the deal after a unanimous decision win over veteran Regis Prograis.

The new agreement should begin with a major summer fight. Reports suggest Benn is in talks for a WBC welterweight title bout against Ryan Garcia. However, Garcia has also been linked to a fight with Teofimo Lopez.

Further details about Benn’s next move should be announced soon.

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Matthew Brown is the founder, CEO, editor-in-chief, and head writer of Brunch Boxing Media. Matthew also serves as the host of the Brunch Boxing podcast, where he co-hosts with Ezra Hernandez to deliver in-depth interviews, discussions on fights, prospects, and industry developments. He is a member of the TBRB, and is based in New York City.

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