- Conor Benn has revealed that Matchroom's refusal to cover his father's business class flights was a factor in his decision to leave for UFC president Dana White’s new venture, Zuffa Boxing.
- Benn, who had spent his entire professional career with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom, signed a one-fight deal with Zuffa reportedly worth $15m.
- He justified his move in an interview with talkSPORT by stating his priority is to secure the best financial future for his family, emphasising that the Zuffa offer was significantly more lucrative.
- Benn dismissed criticism, including from Hearn, by asserting he owes loyalty only to his family and needs to “make hay while the sun’s shining” in his career.
- He is currently preparing to fight former world champion Regis Prograis on 11 April and will then evaluate his next career steps after this single-fight contract with Zuffa.
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Conor Benn highlights the moment he considered leaving Matchroom
