Overview
- TKO’s Mark Shapiro said Conor Benn’s Zuffa deal is a single bout and that the reported purse is being covered by Saudi partner Sela led by Turki Alalshikh, not TKO.
- Benn will face former super‑lightweight champion Regis Prograis as co‑main event on Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, which is scheduled to stream on Netflix.
- Frank Warren’s Queensberry has sent legal letters to TKO and Sela alleging breaches of prior agreements and is seeking up to $1 billion in lost income, with Sela publicly rejecting the claims.
- Eddie Hearn has said he is exploring legal and contractual options following Benn’s departure from Matchroom and has questioned aspects of the one‑fight offer structure.
- Zuffa Boxing is pursuing a schedule of regular Paramount+ cards alongside two to four annual super fights, has unveiled a roster reported at 96 fighters, and is positioning itself to challenge boxing’s traditional promotional and regulatory setup.