Conor Benn Joins Zuffa Boxing, Eyes U.S. Mega-Fights and 2026 Title Shot
After joining Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, Benn targets U.S. mega-fights with a title push this year.
Overview
- Conor Benn has split from Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom and signed with Zuffa Boxing, shifting his promotional base.
- He told Sky Sports he is chasing major fights in the United States and intends to win a world title before year’s end.
- Benn singled out newly crowned WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia as a priority and also mentioned Shakur Stevenson, Devin Haney, and Rolly Romero as options.
- After previously dismissing a trilogy, Benn now says he would face Chris Eubank Jr at 168lbs to remove any doubts about their rivalry.
- Reports indicate Zuffa is exploring a May 31 U.K. event with Benn headlining, while Eubank’s manager says Eubank plans a super middleweight return in the fall.