Conor Benn has signed to Dana White and Zuffa Boxing, saying he desires “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.
Please use Chrome browser for a extra accessible video participant
IBF super-welterweight champion Josh Kelly and his coach, Adam Booth, talk about potential match-ups towards WBA and WBO champion Xander Zayas and Conor Benn
In a press release 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’s been a journey past something we may have imagined, and for their perception, help, and steering, I’ll all the time be actually grateful, however Zuffa Boxing offered me with a chance I merely could not refuse.
“I’d love Eddie to proceed to be a part of my crew 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 need the legacy fights, the most important nights, the most important levels. I concern no man at any weight, and I’m prepared to give the followers the fights they have been calling for. I’m in my prime, and collectively we now have daring, formidable plans.”
Speaking to Sky Sports earlier this month, Benn said he was within “touching distance” of the WBC welterweight title, and is prepared to battle the winner of Mario Barrios towards Ryan Garcia.
Benn, who has gained 24 of his 25 skilled bouts, has been confirmed because the obligatory challenger for the WBC belt, which is presently held by Barrios, who will firstly defend his title towards 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 obtain 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 stated.
“No doubt it will be Garcia. Garcia vs Benn – I like the sound of that.”
Watch Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper reside on Sky Sports on Sunday April 5. Tickets available here
