Matchroom has overseen Benn’s development from prospect to headliner, positioning him as one of Britain’s most visible fighters. That relationship took on added significance in 2022, when Benn tested positive for a banned substance before his originally scheduled fight with Chris Eubank Jr. Hearn continued to promote Benn through the fallout, supporting his return to the ring while investigation surrounding his career remained unresolved.
Now, after 25 fights, Benn has chosen to continue his career under a different promotional structure.
“Zuffa Boxing presented me with an opportunity that I simply could not refuse,” said Benn. “I am filled with excitement and hunger for what lies ahead with Zuffa Boxing. I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages.”
Zuffa Boxing is launched under TKO Group Holdings in partnership with Sela, the Saudi entertainment company that has financed several of boxing’s recent major events. Benn joins a list that already includes IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, heavyweight contender Efe Ajagba and former world champion Mark Magsayo as the promotion begins to establish its position in the sport.
Benn enters the move with a 24-1 record following his two-fight streak with Eubank Jr., both of which drew large crowds at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Despite not yet holding a world title, he remained one of Britain’s most commercially viable fighters, capable of picking up big events.
His departure ends a partnership defined not only by his rise, but also by the period in which his promoter remained publicly aligned with him during controversy. His future now shifts to a promotion that continues to define its role in boxing, with Benn becoming one of the fighters tasked with establishing his presence in the sport.
