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George Flood

UNCOVERED: Conor benn explains shock zuffa boxing move as he targets ryan garcia title showdown - The Untold Story

Plotting his own path: Conor Benn’s move to Zuffa Boxing stunned the sport - (Getty Images)

Conor Benn has opened up on his surprise decision to join Zuffa Boxing as he targets a first world title showdown against Ryan Garcia later this year.

The announcement on Friday that Benn had signed a promotional deal - rumoured to be for one fight and worth eight figures - with the new company founded by UFC president Dana White and General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia chairman Turki Al-Sheikh sent shockwaves throughout the sport.

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