Conor Benn has signed a promotional deal with Zuffa Boxing, parting ways with Matchroom Boxing after more than a decade under Eddie Hearn’s banner. The 29‑year‑old British welterweight announced the move on social media, marking one of the first major names to join Zuffa Boxing as the new promotion builds out its roster under TKO Group Holdings.

Benn’s record now stands at 24 wins and 1 loss, with 14 stoppages, and he enters Zuffa coming off a pair of high‑profile clashes with Chris Eubank Jr. in 2025, each winning a unanimous decision in separate bouts. Those meetings drew large crowds and kept him at the commercial center ofBritish boxing, even though he has yet to hold a recognized world title.

Zuffa Boxing, the new venture launched under the UFC/TKO umbrella, is still establishing itself in the sport and does not yet have its ownchampionshipstructure. Benn now becomes one of the promotion’s early headliners, alongside IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, who signed with Zuffa in the preceding weeks.

Benn’s entire professional career, all 25 fights, took place under Matchroom, starting from his debut in 2016. Hearn guided him through breakout stadium events and stood by him during serious setbacks, including a 2022 failed drug test that delayed his first bout with Eubank Jr. and drew regulatory and public scrutiny.

In his public statement, Benn thanked Hearn and Matchroom for their support through both “highlight moments” and “tough times,” adding that he would like Hearn to continue in some capacity as his team evolves.

Benn’s announcement on X (formerly Twitter) framed the switch around opportunity and ambition, not acrimony. He wrote:

“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 were with me for those highlight moments and stood shoulder to shoulder with me during the tough times. It’s been a journey beyond anything we could have imagined, and for their belief, support, and guidance, I will always be truly grateful.”

He then pivoted to his new chapter:

“But Zuffa Boxing presented me with an opportunity I simply couldn’t refuse. I’d love Eddie to continue to be part of my team and for our partnership to evolve in this new chapter. I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing. I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”

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 were not only with me for those highlight moments but stood shoulder to…pic.twitter.com/u4dD4tsnAe

Source: LowKickMMA.com