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Conor Benn Signs Major Deal With Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing as Ryan Garcia Fight Looms
Dana White said the new agreement will keep Benn on the roster for big fights and a possible title shot.
- On Friday, British boxer Conor Benn signed a new multi-fight, multi-year agreement with Zuffa Boxing, extending his partnership following his unanimous decision victory over Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Benn shocked the sport in February by leaving longtime promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing, securing a one-fight, $15m contract to face Prograis in a 150lb catchweight contest last Saturday.
- After watching the Prograis bout ringside, Hearn questioned the boxer's status, telling Boxing News, "I don't think he beats those guys at 147lb."
- Zuffa chief executive Dana White confirmed the retention, stating, "Ready to put on some big fights." The promotion plans further signings to provide quality competition for its newest star.
- Benn has been linked to American stars like Ryan Garcia, whom he called out on social media Thursday. Zuffa continues exploring expansion, with plans to host wide-scale events in the United Kingdom featuring the welterweight.
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Conor Benn Signs Major Deal With Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing as Ryan Garcia Fight Looms
Turns out Conor Benn really made $15 million from just one fight with Zuffa Boxing. And now, instead of chasing free agency, ‘The Destroyer’ has inked a new deal with the Dana White-led boxing promotion. What’s more, this new deal could lead him to an action-packed boxing match against one of boxing’s biggest stars, Ryan Garcia. Zuffa Boxing announced the news on Friday over social media. In the aftermath, both Dana White and Conor Benn appeared…
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