Conor Benn has signed a multi-fight, multi-year cope with Zuffa Boxing.
Benn labored with Zuffa Boxing for his most up-to-date bout, a 10-round victory over former two-time world champion Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium final weekend.
That was a 3rd consecutive bout for “The Destroyer” on the soccer floor after his two epic fights with Chris Eubank Jr.
Benn reprised his household’s rivalry with the Eubanks when he took on Junior twice final 12 months. He moved as much as middleweight for these fights, shedding the primary bout however mixed with Eubank in that epic contest to ship the British struggle of the 12 months over 12 rounds.
He received his revenge in November when he dropped Eubank Jr twice and secured a call victory.
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He moved down in weight afterwards, assembly Prograis at 150lbs as he pursues main fights now within the welterweight division.
Head of Zuffa Boxing Dana White confirmed Benn has joined on a two-and-a-half-year deal comprised of 5 fights.
“I like the kid personally and professionally so we are excited about it,” he instructed Sky Sports activities.
“We did a one-fight deal and we wanted to make him feel comfortable too. His family has been in the business for a very long time so let them come in, kick the tyres over here, see how we operate, what we have to offer out here in Vegas.
“He clearly favored it, we like him, and now we’re in enterprise collectively for a very long time.”
Benn: I want more eyeballs in my prime!
Benn’s switch, leaving Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing after almost 10 years with the company to join Dana White’s new promotional powerhouse, was an industry-shaking move.
On signing the deal, Benn told Sky Sports: “I’m very excited to have gotten this deal carried out. I stated that they had been within the driver’s seat, the best way they taken care of me and the crew.
“They share the same vision and they are excited for the future.”
“It means more eyeballs, it means me in the prime of my career at 29 years old. It is just exciting.
“All the massive names are over right here in America, so for me it’s coming over and giving the general public the fights that they need.
“The main thing for me in my career is giving people memorable nights, nights that they remember and go ‘wow that was special’. That is what I am here for.”
