Eddie Hearn Claims Conor Benn Offered Him $250,000 To Stay Quiet After Zuffa Boxing Move
Conor Benn and Eddie Hearn appear to have had a dramatic split following Benn’s decision to continue his career under Dana White’s growing Zuffa Boxing banner.
Hearn recently made headlines after claiming Benn offered him $250,000 to avoid speaking negatively about him publicly after the separation. The Matchroom promoter revealed the story while reacting to Benn’s growing involvement with Zuffa Boxing and discussions about potentially staying connected to Benn’s team in an advisory role.
“Conor Benn offered me $250,000 to keep my mouth shut,” Hearn claimed while discussing the situation.
The comments instantly exploded online, especially because Benn and Hearn had worked closely together for years. Matchroom played a major role in Benn’s rise through the boxing world, helping turn him into one of Britain’s biggest fighting names.
Benn Already Started His Zuffa Boxing Era
Unlike early speculation suggesting Benn was only preparing to join the promotion, he has already officially fought under the Zuffa Boxing banner. Benn’s recent fight against Regis Prograis marked one of the first major events connected to Dana White’s boxing project.
That fight immediately drew attention because it represented one of the clearest signs yet that Zuffa Boxing is serious about becoming a major player in the sport. Benn becoming involved so early also showed that the promotion is targeting recognizable names capable of bringing attention and controversy.
For Eddie Hearn, the situation is particularly interesting because Benn was long viewed as one of Matchroom’s key stars for the future. The split therefore feels much bigger than a normal promotional change.
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Dana White’s Boxing Project Is Starting To Feel Real
For years, Dana White talked about wanting to enter boxing in a major way, but many fans questioned whether the project would ever fully happen. Now, with fighters already competing under the Zuffa Boxing banner, the promotion is starting to look far more serious.
Conor Benn’s involvement gives the company an established and controversial figure capable of generating headlines quickly. His aggressive style and outspoken personality fit the type of fighter many expect Zuffa Boxing to build around.
At the same time, Hearn’s comments have added even more tension to the story. Whether the $250,000 offer was serious or partly joking, it highlights that there may still be frustration surrounding how the relationship between Benn and Matchroom ended.
The situation has also sparked debate about whether more fighters could eventually leave traditional boxing promoters if Zuffa Boxing continues growing. For now, though, the focus remains on Benn, Hearn and a split that has quickly become one of the biggest talking points in boxing.
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