Benn leaves Hearn to join rival promoter WhiteImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Conor Benn has 24 wins and one loss in his 25-fight professional careerByMichael EmonsBBC Sport journalistPublished33 minutes agoBritain’s Conor Benn has left Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing organisation to join Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing promotional company.The 29-year-old had been with Matchroom since turning professional and beat long-time rival Chris Eubank Jr in a blockbuster rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November, having lost their first bout in April.In a statement on Instagram, Benn mentioned he was “filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing” while paying tribute to his former promoters.”First and foremost I want to thank Eddie and the entire team at Matchroom for everything they have done for me over the past decade,” wrote Benn, the son of former two-weight world champion Nigel.”From guiding me when I first turned pro, to headlining stadium shows. They were not only with me for those highlight moments but stood shoulder to shoulder with me during the tough times.”Benn and Eubank Jr were originally set to fight in 2022 but the bout was called off when Benn failed a voluntary drugs test – twice testing positive for the banned substance Clomifene.That sparked a two-year battle with authorities, before Benn’s suspension was lifted in November 2024.
