Conor Benn makes emotional Eddie Hearn admission after Zuffa Boxing switch
Conor Benn’s relationship with Eddie Hearn has come under strain in recent months. The British boxer made headlines after agreeing a reported $15 million deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing.
Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Conor Benn’s relationship with Eddie Hearn has come under strain in recent months. The British boxer made headlines after agreeing a reported $15 million deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing. Hearn, who had promoted Benn throughout his rise, has since been openly critical of the move.
Their close professional bond did not prevent ‘The Destroyer’ from switching to a rival promotion. The fallout has been widely discussed in boxing circles. It has also raised questions about loyalty, business decisions and the growing influence of new players in the sport.
Conor Benn insists he ‘loves’ Eddie Hearn despite criticism after Zuffa deal Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Speaking at the Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov press conference, ahead of the event where he is set to face Regis Prograis, Benn addressed the situation directly. His response struck a notably emotional tone. “Ultimately, I love Eddie.
Period. Point blank. Irrelevant of what’s been said, irrelevant of all the noise, irrelevant of the back and forth, I’m not here for that.