US Edition"Make it make sense?" - Fans left baffled by Conor Benn's next fight announcement on Tyson Fury undercard
- Conor Benn will fight Regis Prograis on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of the undercard for Tyson Fury's return bout promoted by Zuffa Boxing.
- Benn recently left promoter Eddie Hearn's Matchroom and signed a one-fight deal with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, surprising the boxing community.
- Both Benn and Prograis expressed strong confidence, with Benn ready to deliver a statement performance and Prograis aiming to teach Benn a lesson.
- Eddie Hearn criticized Benn's departure as 'classless' and expressed disappointment in how the split was handled.
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Boxing Fans Laugh Off Conor Benn’s First Fight After Dana White’s $15 Million Deal
Recently, Conor Benn striking a $15 million deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing turned some massive heads. However, the anticipation around the Brit’s next move remained, as fans expected some star matchup. Finally, Benn’s first fight under the new partnership has been decided. On April 11th, he’s going to face former champ Regis Prograis on the Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov undercard. The big investment was supposed to feature a top opponen…
Zuffa Pays $15m for Conor Benn — But Tyson Fury Still Headlines
Conor Benn’s first fight under the Zuffa Boxing banner will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Regis Prograis, with Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov topping the bill. The reported purse attached to Benn’s move — around $15 million for a single fight — makes the card structure difficult to ignore. Big Investment, No Headline… Read More »Zuffa Pays $15m for Conor Benn — But Tyson Fury Still Headlines
Conor Benn names first opponent since Eddie Hearn exit
Conor Benn has revealed his first opponent since leaving Eddie Hearn for Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing. Benn shocked the boxing world by ending his 10-year deal with Hearn’s Matchroom and inking a one-fight, $15m deal with White. ‘The Destroyer’ was expected to headline an inaugural UK Zuffa show, but will instead return on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Benn will tackle former two-ti…
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