- Boxer Conor Benn made a surprising move in February, leaving Eddie Hearn's Matchroom to join Zuffa Boxing, a new promotion led by UFC president Dana White.
- Despite the switch, Benn told The Overlap he wants to maintain his friendship with Hearn, who has publicly expressed his hurt over the departure, and revealed he sent his ex-promoter a message that stated: “Let’s catch up when the dust has settled, once this has all been sorted out.”
- Benn explained his decision was driven by a significantly better financial offer from Zuffa Boxing, stating the money was "not even close" to what Matchroom offered.
- He also cited a lack of support during past legal issues, claiming he paid his own legal bills and received no financial assistance from Hearn.
- Benn's next fight will be against American veteran Regis Prograis at a 150lb catchweight on the Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov undercard on 11 April, streaming on Netflix.
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