Conor Benn has signed with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing and said he wants a “legacy fight” and the “biggest stage.”
The 29-year-old worked for Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing organization. After a 10-year partnership after turning pro, ‘The Destroyer’ left to sign with UFC boss White’s promotional company.
Benn famously defeated long-time rival Chris Eubank Jr in a blockbuster rematch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November after losing their first fight in April.
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IBF Super Welterweight Champion Josh Kelly and his trainer Adam Booth discuss potential matchups with WBA and WBO champions Xander Zayas and Conor Benn.
Benn paid tribute to his former promoters in a statement posted on social media: “First and foremost I would like to thank Eddie and the entire team at Matchroom for everything they have done for me over the past 10 years – from coaching me when I first turned professional to headlining stadium shows.
“They were not only with me during the highlight moments, but also stood shoulder to shoulder with me during the difficult moments.
“This has been a journey beyond what we could have imagined and I will always be truly grateful for their belief, support and guidance, but Zuffa Boxing presented me with an opportunity I couldn’t refuse.
“I look forward to having Eddie continue to be a part of my team and helping our partnership grow in this new chapter.
“I am filled with excitement and hunger for the future of Zuffa Boxing.
“I want a legacy fight, the biggest night, the biggest stage. I’m not afraid of anyone at any weight and I’m ready to give the fans the fight they’ve been asking for. I’m in my prime and we have bold, ambitious plans together.”
speaking sky sports Earlier this month, Ben said he is within striking distance of winning the WBC welterweight title.Ready to fight the winner of Mario Barrios over Ryan Garcia.
Ben, who has won 24 of his 25 professional fights, is now confirmed as the mandatory challenger for the WBC belt. Barrios is scheduled to defend his title against Garcia on February 21 in Las Vegas.
After winning his rematch over Eubank Jr at middleweight in November, Benn dropped weight to achieve his long-term ambition of holding a world title.
“Listen, I said I would be the WBC champion. That’s always been the dream, so to be within reach and a must for the WBC world title, I’ll be at ringside and I want the winner,” Benn said..
“It’s definitely going to be Garcia. Garcia vs. Ben – I like the sound of that.”
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