British boxer Connor Benn has signed a new multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, expanding his partnership with the group led by Dana White and Turki Alalshikh. The announcement on Friday came just days after Benn defeated Regis Prograis by unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 12.
The 10-round catchweight bout marked Benn's first appearance under Zuffa since leaving Matchroom Boxing earlier this year. The new deal confirms his long-term commitment to the promotion after a short-term deal which reportedly paid him £11.19 million for the Progress fight.
Strong start builds long-term Zuffa commitment
Ben's performance against Progress was instrumental in securing a new deal. He controlled the fight in all 10 rounds and won by clear decision on the scorecards. The result improved his professional record and brought Zuffa Boxing early success in the sport.
The April 12 event attracted attention as one of Zuffa's first major boxing shows. Benn's victory showed that he could operate in a high-profile setting outside the traditional campaign structure. It also supported Zuffa's aim of holding competitive matchups with recognized names.
After the fight, Ben confirmed his new deal. "Yeah guys, I just signed a new multi-fight deal that I'm very, very excited about. Our visions are the same; our goal is the same: to win world titles, but, more importantly, to give the people the fights they want. Mega fights. If you guys want it, you guys can get it," he said.
Dana White also confirmed the agreement. White said, "Conor and I signed a new deal after his one-fight deal. We're excited to have him. We're ready for some big fights." His statement reinforced Zuffa's focus on staging major bouts as part of its long-term planning.
Deal sets new direction by separating from Matchroom
Benn's decision to remain with Zuffa follows his departure from Matchroom Boxing, which is led by Eddie Hearn. The move ended a long-standing relationship and moved Ben away from the traditional UK boxing structure.
His first deal with Zuffa was a single-fight deal. The new agreement expands that arrangement into a multi-conflict commitment. Reports indicate that the deal may involve several fights over several years, although the exact terms have not been publicly confirmed.
The deal places Ben among the premier fighters on Zuffa's growing roster. The promotion aims to establish itself as a dominant force in boxing by holding events on larger platforms and focusing on high-profile matchups.
Ben turned professional in 2016 and is undefeated by no contest against Chris Eubank Jr. His recent win and new deal mark an important step in his career as he continues to pursue a world title.
Zuffa Boxing is still in its early stages, but the company has moved quickly to sign notable fighters. Ben's decision to proceed with his deal confirms his role in that scheme. The announcement Friday adds another development to the ongoing changes in boxing promotions as new organizations look to compete with established names.
