So far as sure MMA legends go, Dana White signed Conor Benn to Zuffa Boxing for an influence play.
The boxing world was shocked when information broke that Benn had jumped ship from Matchroom to Zuffa. Ben labored with Eddie Hearn for 10 years. Hearn supported Ben, who was being monitored for drug testing. Matchroom was additionally capable of get Benn to play two matches in opposition to Chris Eubank Jr. These had been the most important matches of Ben’s profession, however he nonetheless determined to signal with Hearn’s new rival.
In a brand new video posted to his YouTube channel, Demetrius Johnson praised White for throwing a dagger at his competitor, successfully ending their 10-year enterprise relationship (by way of MMAJunkie).
“Fifteen million {dollars} for a combat is loopy. What occurs after this combat?” Johnson mentioned. “Is it price $15 million to get Conor Benn? That is the primary time I’ve heard of him. Everybody says he is an excellent boxer. However is Khamzat Chimaev making $15 million? Ilya Topu Is Leah making $15 million? Is Merab Dvalishvili making $15 million? I do not know as a result of these numbers are all the time hidden, however I actually imagine it is Dana White’s flex.”
White and Hearn had been as soon as good buddies and spoke extremely of one another to the media. Issues modified when the UFC boss determined to enter the world of boxing. In actual fact, that is the place he obtained his begin within the preventing recreation. Hearn instantly began firing at White, and the state of affairs was now a conflict for market share.
It stays to be seen whether or not Zuffa Boxing can have a long-term affect on the boxing enterprise. On the very least, the promotion has already generated a variety of buzz, and the blockbuster is reportedly but to be signed.
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