Conor Benn has hinted that despite his recent signing with Zuffa Boxing, it might not mean the top of his time with Matchroom Boxing.
Earlier this week, the boxing world was hit with the massive news that ‘The Destroyer’ has signed a contract with Zuffa Boxing.
Although the vast majority of the boxing world was excited by the news, Matchroom boxing promoter Eddie Hearn was extremely upset to search out out one in every of his biggest stars had left his stable to affix a rival.
Despite that, Conor Benn has explained how his signing with Zuffa Boxing may not mark the top of the road with Matchroom.
Benn hints a future return to Matchroom Boxing
Soon after the news of his signing surfaced, reports claimed that the 29-year-old had only signed a one fight contract with Zuffa price $15 million.
And with that, Benn has hinted that despite his signing with Dana White, it might not mean the top of the road with Matchroom and Hearn.
“I didn’t cho0se not to talk to him, I didn’t wish to go into the small print of it,” Benn told boxing king media when asked why he didn’t have a conversation with Hearn beforehand.
“I believe things were very heated with the teams, and knowing how I’m as a person, would the decision have been useful? Would the decision have been great for us? And I personally don’t think it could have.
“But once the dust had settled and it had calmed down I messaged Eddie saying, ‘I like you mate, and , this isn’t the top of the road, , the journey does proceed’.
“When things get heated, I’ve said things within the moment, from previous experiences where, , you regret saying them. Why speak within the midst of hurt, ego, pride, anger? Nothing good comes from it.
“I believe we each could’ve handled it higher privately,” Benn continued.
Over the past few months, Hearn and White have continuously butted heads and the 2 proceed to trade barbs within the media.
Due to that, it’s unclear whether Hearn would take Benn back following his business with Zuffa Boxing.
Who will Conor Benn fight in his Zuffa Boxing debut?
Following his WBC world welterweight title win this past weekend, Ryan Garcia was called out by Benn who told him to maintain his belt warm.
Despite that, Zuffa won’t recognize the sanctioning bodies, making it unclear whether a fight between the 2 could happen under the promotion.