Conor Benn's first fight after Eddie Hearn split revealed in shock announcement
Conor Benn's first fight with Zuffa Boxing has been announced.
Conor Benn's first fight under his new deal with Zuffa Boxing has been announced.
Benn left Eddie Hearn and Matchroom to join forces with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing.
He penned a one-fight agreement, worth a staggering eight figures after testing the free agency market.
Benn links up with UFC boss White, who has spearheaded TKO's boxing venture alongside business executive Nick Khan and Turki Alalshikh, who is funding the star boxer's purse.
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The 29-year-old hasn't fought since his dominant victory over domestic rival Chris Eubank Jr. last November.
But his first fight since his split with Hearn is just weeks away as it has been confirmed that he will co-main event Tyson Fury's comeback on April 11 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Benn is set face former world champion Regis Prograis in a bout that will be aired on Netflix.
On facing Prograis, Benn said: "April 11 can’t come soon enough, returning to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium again, where I made history against Eubank Jr means everything to me.
"My last fight there showed the world exactly who I am and what I’m about. Fighting on the biggest stages, in the biggest shows, I fear no one! I’m fully locked in and ready to deliver another statement performance."
Prograis, who returned to the win column following his victory over Joseph Diaz, added: "Last time I fought in London, Conor Benn was on my undercard, so this is a full-circle moment for me. But this circle will close with me teaching him a lesson on April 11. He’s not fighting some weight-drained super middleweight. I am in shape and will bring home this victory."
Prograis, who won the WBC light welterweight title during his career, is no stranger to facing British opposition, having fought Terry Flanagan, Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall.
Benn's fight against Prograis is somewhat of a surprise given he has inked a contract with Zuffa Boxing, who air their fights on Paramount.
Despite his agreement with Zuffa Boxing, the British fighter will make his promotional debut on The Ring card that will be broadcast on Netflix.
However, it means Benn will fight in front of his home crowd, having been involved in back-to-back stadium fights against Eubank Jr.
Topics: Conor Benn, Boxing
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