Conor Benn signs with ZUFFA Boxing / UPDATE: New Deal

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by BoxerMaurits, Feb 20, 2026.


Good move?

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  2. No

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  1. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Forget betrayal… is Dana going to pay him more than Eddie? Conor McGregor got paid was less than Conor did against Eubank. Is Dana going to pay him more than his top UFC guys?
     
  2. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Benn is a scum bag like his old man was before him (minus his dad’s fighting prowess). He’ll fit in well with a dirtbag like Dana and his goons at Fluffa Boxing.
     
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  3. ubareem

    ubareem Member Full Member

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    Isn't Turki paying Benn? I think Turki is the mastermind behind all of this, but he's using Dana as his alibi.

    Turki's plan could be to eventually starve both Matchroom and Queensbury of their stables.
     
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  4. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sure is.
     
  5. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Combat sports enthusiast Full Member

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  6. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Benn is really, really bad. Bad move by Dana.
     
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  7. sniffmybadger

    sniffmybadger Boxing Junkie

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    The weasel has come out of his hole to speak.

    This content is protected
     
  8. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    Shocking hair colour
     
  9. BigStan

    BigStan New Member Full Member

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    A pair of absolute charlatans, one of whom cheated by abusing banned substances, and another that covered up for him cheating and went on the offensive against those critical in the interest of lining their pockets with the public’s hard earned.

    Hearn deserves no sympathy because he made this decision.

    Suggest he reads the fable of the frog and the scorpion, and consider that the next time he goes out to bat for a drugs cheat.
     
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  10. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lets hope Dana matches Conman Benn with someone who is world level who is in their prime. As we all a certain jaw is being shattered, and needing reconstruction, if that ever happens. Benn is miles off world level, but his arrogance just might finally get the better of him now.
     
  11. James Hudson

    James Hudson Active Member Full Member

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    Benn has already made 10 x the money his limited talent deserves!! Even more folk will be hoping his next fight ends with him sprawled on the canvas
     
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  12. 99 other users

    99 other users New Member Full Member

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    Well, that is even more incorrect. You are overestimating the commerical power of a belt and the discernment of the British public. No casual knows Josh Taylor and Dalton Smith. It is clear Benn will attract more eyes for his next fight. Zuffa are not fools.
     
  13. BustedSaint

    BustedSaint Country Member Full Member

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    Eddie could be controlled opposition, because he's long been in with Turki.
     
  14. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Couldnt be happier for Benn. Hopefully EVERYONE signs w Zuffa. If yal remember, when PBC set out, there were rumors that PBC was going to make their own belt and stop recognizing all other belts. I supported that 1000000000% only to learn that the people PBC swooned were actually the fans, not the industry.

    Hoping Zuffa rids us fans of all these extra tee-ball / youth soccer trinkets. Would be amazing
     
  15. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Sheerass is a good nickname Full Member

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    Conor Benn is set to earn a $15m payday after leaving Matchroom to sign a one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing.
     
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