Conor Benn has signed a new multifight, multiyear agreement with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, the pair announced Friday.
British star Benn first parted ways with longtime promoter Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing this past February after accepting a one-fight offer from White’s Zuffa Boxing for a reported sum of $15 million to face Regis Prograis in the co-main event to Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov undercard.
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Benn defeated Prograis — who was heavily injured going into the bout — by unanimous decision in an unimpressive performance this past Saturday, and just six days later has re-signed with Zuffa Boxing.
Although Benn’s contest against Prograis was shown on Netflix, Zuffa has television deals with Sky Sports in the UK and Paramount+ in the U.S., where Benn is expected to feature. He could also fight on Turki Alalshikh’s Ring Magazine and Riyadh Season cards.
Benn is the mandatory challenger for the WBC welterweight title. He is expected to challenge Ryan Garcia for that championship later in 2026, with Garcia claiming in recent days that an August date is in the works.
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“Yes, guys, I just signed a new multifight deal,” Benn said Friday. “I’m very, very excited about it. Our visions are aligned. Our goal remains the same — to get that world title. But more importantly, give people the fights that they want. Give people the megafights. If you guys want it, you guys can get it.”
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