Zuffa Boxing adds Conor Benn to its growing list of stars on roster
Benn is coming off the biggest win of his career over Chris Eubank Jr. in November
www.cbssports.comConor Benn has signed with Zuffa Boxing, marking a move away from his longtime promoter Matchroom and joining Dana White’s upstart boxing promotion. The announcements in early 2026 described a multi-fight deal and highlighted Benn’s intent to pursue big-fight opportunities on a new platform.[2][3][5]
Latest developments
- Benn’s signing was publicly confirmed in February 2026, with statements from Benn about ambitious plans and big nights ahead under Zuffa Boxing.[5]
- The deal was followed by coverage noting Benn’s win over Chris Eubank Jr. in 2025 as a career highlight and as context for his move to a new promotional home.[3][2]
What this means for Benn’s career
- He will have his upcoming fights controlled by Zuffa Boxing, potentially reshaping the trajectory of his next few bouts and the opponents pursued.[1][2]
- The move comes amid a broader strategic push by Zuffa Boxing to build a roster of high-profile boxing names, complementing its MMA holdings.[2][3]
Public reception and reaction
- Benn publicly thanked Matchroom and Eddie Hearn while emphasizing that Zuffa presented a compelling opportunity; the split has been framed as a bold next step in his career.[3][5]
- Reactions across outlets note the cross-promotional interest and potential high-stakes matchups that Benn aims to chase in this new era.[10][2]
Illustrative example
- A typical outcome of Benn’s move could be a series of high-profile bouts on a global stage organized by Zuffa Boxing, pairing him with top middleweight to super-middleweight contenders on big-card events.[5]
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