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Eddie Hearn makes big Conor Benn claim after bitter Matchroom split

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The Independent UK

Eddie Hearn claims Conor Benn turned down three title fights before joining Zuffa

Benn split from Hearn’s promotional company Matchroom earlier this year, joining rivals Zuffa Boxing

The Independent UK

The Senate Blew Its Chance to Get Real Answers on the Health of Boxing

During a Wednesday hearing to discuss the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act, Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya squared off with TKO’s Nick Khan.

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Conor Benn extends controversial Zuffa Boxing contract in multi-fight deal

Briton left Matchroom Boxing in shock move earlier this year

Evening Standard

Conor Benn extends controversial Zuffa Boxing partnership with new contract

Conor Benn has signed a new deal with Zuffa Boxing after leaving Matchroom earlier this year

The Independent UK

Conor Benn beats faded Regis Prograis but fails to make desired statement

Benn was fighting for the first time since his shock split from promoter Eddie Hearn, who sat in the front row

The Independent UK

Conor Benn opponent hints at back-up fighter and injury ‘conspiracy’

Prograis will fight Benn this weekend, on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov

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Conor Benn defends huge Zuffa Boxing deal as he vows to deliver value for money on Tyson Fury undercard

Benn left Matchroom earlier this year to sign with Zuffa Boxing

The Independent UK

Benn vs Prograis: Fight time, undercard, prediction, ring walks, odds tonight

Benn’s Zuffa Boxing debut comes as co-main event alongside Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov

Evening Standard

Dubois vs Harper promoter on critics of women’s boxing: ‘Old, staunch guys’

Interview: Dubois vs Harper tops a card full of important women’s fights, promoted by Jake Paul and his business partner Nakisa Bidarian, the latter of whom spoke to Indy Sport this week

The Independent UK

Conor Benn makes emotional plea to Eddie Hearn in effort to settle differences

Benn made a shock switch to Zuffa Boxing in February, leaving Hearn’s Matchroom despite its long-time loyalty

The Independent UK

Conor Benn reveals ‘drastic’ Zuffa money that convinced him to leave Matchroom

The British fighter faces Regis Prograis on the Fury v Makhmudov undercard in his first fight since splitting with Matchroom to join Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing

The Independent UK

Conor Benn opens up on shock Matchroom exit

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The Independent UK

Conor Benn highlights the moment he considered leaving Matchroom

Benn made the shock decision to ditch Eddie Hearn in favour of UFC president Dana White’s new venture Zuffa Boxing

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Boxing Notes: House Advances Sweeping Boxing Bill

Rep. Brian Jacks explains legislation in a Sports Illustrated Q&A

The Independent UK

Jai Opetaia officially stripped of IBF cruiserweight title as Zuffa Boxing era begins

Opetaia’s move to Zuffa has cost him his world title, marking the end of a complex saga – but the star of a new era

The Independent UK

Regis Prograis opens up on Conor Benn and the history lesson that hints at major shock

Exclusive interview: The American on Benn’s alleged $15m payday, ‘loyalty’, and what everyone is misunderstanding about their catchweight clash

Sports Illustrated

Boxing Notes: Jesse Rodriguez’s Next Move, Future of Small Promoters

Plus, Zuffa Boxing lands another broadcast deal, the potential for a Devin Haney–Rolly Romero fight and more from around the sport.

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IBF deliberates on Opetaia world title sanctioning call

Jai Opetaia remains the IBF cruiserweight world champion for now, as the organisation considers reversing the decision to strip him of the status.

Sports Illustrated

Boxing Mailbag: Should the IBF Have Stripped Jai Opetaia of the Cruiserweight Title?

Chris Mannix answers questions on Jaron Ennis–Vergil Ortiz, Devin Haney–Rolly Romero, the MVP-ESPN deal and more.

AAP

Stripped Opetaia takes high road after US demolition

A winner again, Jai Opetaia has outlined his "perfect picture" to become undisputed world champion, despite the IBF ironically stripping him of their title.

The Independent UK

Jai Opetaia’s messy week signals trouble ahead in boxing war he didn’t sign up for

COMMENT: Opetaia won the inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight title on Sunday but, as Steve Bunce writes, there has been immense confusion around his status as IBF champion

The Independent UK

The rebuild of Tom Aspinall and the integral role Eddie Hearn will play

UFC heavyweight champion Aspinall has joined forces with Hearn’s Matchroom in a shock move, just two weeks after Conor Benn defected to Dana White’s rival promotion Zuffa Boxing

Sports Illustrated

Zuffa Boxing’s Rivalry With Matchroom Boxing Comes Into Focus

Since debuting in January, Zuffa has moved quickly, signing more than 90 fighters to promotional contracts.

The Independent UK

Boxing’s civil war has truly begun, and it is already getting ugly

COMMENT: Conor Benn’s shock split from Eddie Hearn was just the start, writes Alex Pattle. After a week of crass slanging matches and reports of a $1bn court case, it seems boxing civil war has broken out

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