Conor Benn breaks silence on whether he owes Eddie Hearn and Matchroom anything
Conor Benn has addressed the fallout from his high-profile move away from Matchroom Boxing. The British fighter recently signed a $15 million deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, backed by Turki Alalshikh.
Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Conor Benn has addressed the fallout from his high-profile move away from Matchroom Boxing. The British fighter recently signed a $15 million deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, backed by Turki Alalshikh. His departure marked a major shift after years under Eddie Hearn’s promotion.
The British promoter has openly expressed his disappointment over Benn’s decision, and the fighter stated ‘The Destroyer’ has no hard feelings towards him. However, he also does not feel indebted. Conor Benn insists he owes nothing to Matchroom and Eddie Hearn Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Benn initially struck a conciliatory tone earlier this week, stating he still “got love” for Matchroom and Hearn.
However, his latest comments present a firmer stance on the situation. Asked whether he feels he owes something to Hearn and his promotion, he said (via IFL TV): “No, I don’t. I don’t feel like I owe anybody anything.
I use my dad’s career as a benchmark. Who checks for him now? Who pays his bills?