Conor Benn has introduced he has signed with Zuffa Boxing, with reviews suggesting it could possibly be a one-fight deal. Following that information, Eddie Hearn has given his response in an interview with Kugan Cassius at IFLTV.
Conor Benn departs Matchroom Boxing for Zuffa
Asserting his departure from Matchroom and signing with Zuffa Boxing, Conor Benn launched the next assertion:
“Firstly, I wish to thank Eddie and the whole crew at Matchroom for every part they’ve accomplished for me over the previous decade.
From guiding me after I first turned professional, to headlining stadium exhibits. They weren’t solely with me for these spotlight moments however stood shoulder to shoulder with me through the powerful occasions.
It’s been a journey past something we may have imagined, and for his or her perception, assist, and steerage, I’ll at all times be really grateful, however Zuffa Boxing offered me with a chance I merely couldn’t refuse. I’d love Eddie to proceed to be a part of my crew and for our partnership to evolve on this new chapter.
I’m full of pleasure and starvation for what’s forward with Zuffa Boxing. I need the legacy fights, the largest nights, the largest levels. I concern no man at any weight, and I’m prepared to present the followers the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and collectively we now have daring, bold plans.”
Eddie Hearn reacts to Conor Benn departure
When requested about Benn signing with Zuffa Boxing, Hearn mentioned:
“I’ve recognized about this for a number of days now, what was unfolding. I really obtained an electronic mail from Conor Benn’s lawyer to make me conscious of it. I’m not going to take a seat right here and grasp Conor Benn out to dry. However, I received to be trustworthy with you, me personally, fairly devastated.
“It’s not usually you get shocked, however I blame myself as a result of I forgot it was boxing. I simply felt that the loyalty that we’ve proven would by no means ever put us on this place. I simply felt that I by no means actually wanted to push Conor Benn to signal a brand new contract, beforehand, and I most likely may have gotten him to signal a brand new contract beforehand. Like I mentioned, I blame myself; I made a mistake as a result of I misjudged the character,” added Hearn.
“And once more, I’m not gonna grasp him out to dry. He’ll say, ‘Properly, it was a giant provide,’ however you already know, after I obtained the e-mail from his lawyer, I texted him and mentioned I believe we must always have a name. I believe for every part I’ve accomplished for you, I deserve a name, and he mentioned no,” revealed a nonetheless clearly shocked Hearn.
