Conor Benn confirms boxing future amid rumours of blockbuster fight with major rival

Conor Benn has announced the next step in his boxing career.

Benn made his return to the boxing ring on April 11 as he secured a unanimous decision victory over former world champion Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The bout was the 29-year-old's first since making a controversial move to join Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, severing all ties with long-time promoter Eddie Hearn in the process.

Benn's deal with Zuffa reportedly saw him make £10million+ for just one fight, leaving his future in the sport uncertain.

But now it has been confirmed that the British boxer has signed a new multi-fight, multi-year deal with Zuffa Boxing, securing his future in the sport.

"Conor and I just signed a new deal here, after the one fight deal we're excited to have him," White confirmed in the announcement.

Benn added: "Just signed a new multi-fight deal I'm very excited about. Our visions are aligned, our goal remains the same, to get the world title.

"But more importantly to get people the fights that they want, the mega fights. If you guys want it, you guys can get it."

Who will Conor Benn fight in his next bout?

Although it has not yet been confirmed who Benn will face in his next outing in the ring, the news comes amid several reports that he is in negotiations for a superfight with WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia.

As reported by Boxing Scene, the rivals are “far along” in negotiations for a fight late in the summer, with an exact date and venue have yet to be decided.

The event is expected to be streamed on either Netflix or DAZN.

Garcia, 27, won the WBC title in February when he defeated Mario Barrios by unanimous decision in Nevada, improving his record to 25–1.

It is unclear whether or not a fight with Benn would see Garcia join the Brit as one of the biggest names at Zuffa boxing or if the bout will be co-promoted.