Overview
- Conor Benn confirmed he has parted ways with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom and signed with Zuffa Boxing, calling it an opportunity he could not refuse and saying he still wants Hearn involved with his team.
- Dana White hailed Benn as a superstar and said he is ready for a world title next, positioning him for major fights under the new promotion.
- Multiple outlets report the agreement is a one‑fight deal worth eight figures and suggest Benn could box before May 31, though full terms remain unconfirmed.
- Eddie Hearn said he is devastated by the decision, claimed he was informed by an email from Benn’s lawyer, and said Benn declined a phone call to discuss it.
- Benn’s switch follows a decade with Matchroom that included Hearn’s public support during Benn’s 2022 clomiphene saga, while Zuffa builds its roster—already featuring Jai Opetaia—under the UFC/TKO venture with Saudi ties.