Conor Benn has signed to Dana White and Zuffa Boxing, saying he needs “legacy fights” and “the biggest stages”.
The 29-year-old had been with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing organisation since turning skilled, however after a 10-year partnership, ‘The Destroyer’ has left to signal with UFC boss White’s promotional firm.
Benn famously defeated long-time rival Chris Eubank Jr in a blockbuster rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November, having misplaced their first bout in April.
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In an announcement on social media, Benn paid tribute to his former promoters, saying: “First and foremost, I want to thank Eddie and the entire team at Matchroom for everything they’ve done for me over the past decade. From guiding me when I first turned pro, to headlining stadium shows.
“They weren’t solely with me for these spotlight moments however stood shoulder to shoulder with me in the course of the powerful occasions.
“It has been a journey past something we may have imagined, and for his or her perception, assist, and steerage, I’ll all the time be actually grateful, however Zuffa Boxing introduced me with a possibility I merely could not refuse.
“I might love Eddie to proceed to be a part of my group and for our partnership to evolve on this new chapter.
“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing.
“I would like the legacy fights, the most important nights, the most important levels. I concern no man at any weight, and I am prepared to provide the followers the fights they have been calling for. I am in my prime, and collectively we’ve got daring, formidable plans.”
Talking to Sky Sports activities earlier this month, Benn mentioned he was inside “touching distance” of the WBC welterweight title, and is able to battle the winner of Mario Barrios in opposition to Ryan Garcia.
Benn, who has received 24 of his 25 skilled bouts, has been confirmed because the obligatory challenger for the WBC belt, which is at the moment held by Barrios, who will firstly defend his title in opposition to Garcia in Las Vegas on February 21.
After his rematch win over Eubank Jr at middleweight in November, Benn has moved down in weight to attain his long-term ambition of holding a world title.
“Listen, I said I would be WBC champion, it was always the dream, so to be within touching distance and be made mandatory for the WBC world title, I’ll be there ringside and I want the winner,” Benn mentioned.
“No doubt it will be Garcia. Garcia vs Benn – I like the sound of that.”
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