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Conor Benn sees a future with Dana White thanks to a recent deal with Zuffa
Conor Benn has committed his future to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing after signing a recent long-term contract with the promotion.
Benn signed White’s Zuffa in a surprise move from Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom in February.
“The Destroyer” initially signed a one-fight contract reportedly worth $15 million.
The 29-year-old performed impressively, outpointing Regis Prograis in his first fight under the Zuffa banner on Saturday on the underdog Zuffa card. Tyson Fury won against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
After the fight, the Essex fighter was a free agent, but has now signed a multi-fight contract with White.
“I just signed a recent multi-fight contract, which I am very content with,” he said.
“Our visions are consistent.
“Our goal remains the same, to win the world title, but more importantly, to give the people the fight they want.
“Give people mega fights.”
Hearn promoted Benn’s entire professional career until his shock departure.
The Matchroom chairman accused his former of disloyalty, especially after he vehemently backed him following two failed drug tests that canceled his primary clash with Chris Eubank Jr in 2022.
Earlier this week, Hearn ruled out giving up on his former protégé.
“As I understand it, I can [make an offer to Benn]”- the 46-year-old told the media, among others: Professional boxing fans on Tuesday.
CONOR BENN IS BACK
It’s official! @ConorNigel signed a NEW contract with Zuffa Boxing!
Huge things are on the horizon
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— Zuffa_Boxing (@Zuffa_Boxing) April 17, 2026
“I think it would be a complete waste of time and it definitely won’t be.”
The first fight under Benn’s recent contract with Zuffa may be against the WBC welterweight world champion, Ryan Garcia the couple is reportedly in talks about an August meeting.
Benn’s fight with Prograis was fought at 150 pounds, which was 10 pounds lighter than his two fights with Chris Eubank Jr last year.
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“It will be in August,” Garcia said, coming face to face with Benn.
“We’ll have it in Vegas.
“[I’m fighting] Conor Benn.
“He comes from the UK.
“We will eat it.
“Conor is about to get fired.”
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Dmitry Bivol returned home to Russia after over 500 days away from the ring due to an injury in his match against Michael Eifert.
Bivol summed up his best form against Eifert, who won by unanimous decision.
From the first round, Bivol showed no signs of ring rust, despite spending significant time outside the squared circle.
He knocked down Eifert slow in the first round and dominated the early stages of the fight, looking much better and sharper than his opponent.
Instead of forcing a break, the former undisputed lightweight heavyweight champion of the world took his time and put together a patient boxing display that has become the hallmark of a typical Bivol performance.
Towards the end of the fifth round, Bivol began to pick up the pace and continued to punish Eifert, who was having difficulty gaining distance and creating a significant threat.
In the 10th round the situation was very similar. Bivol was riding, and Eifert, despite his brave performance, was unable to trouble the champion.
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Bivol applied the pressure in the 11th minute, clearly hurting his opponent with a brutal body shot that slowed down Eifert.
He chased the German around the ring and dominated the action until the final bell.
After a decisive victory, Bivol will now face a more arduous test. Two names stand out for his next fight: Artur Beterbiev to complete his epic trilogyor David Benavidez if he should return to cruiserweight.
Michael Eifert was in real danger of being stopped in the final phase of the round#bivoleifert
— Professional boxing fans (@ProBoxingFans) May 30, 2026
After defeating Beterbiev in his second fight, the Russian was forced to undergo back surgery, but tonight he proved that he is still at the top of the sport.
Mukhammad Shekhov vs. Yerny Betancourt
Shekhov made no mistake in the co-main event, defeating Betancourt in 12 rounds.
The Uzbek performed impressively, with all three judges scoring in his favor. The scorecards read 118-110, 118-110 and 119-109.
After a dominant victory, the undefeated fighter will now look to secure a world title shot later this year.
𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙐𝙍 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙀𝙍𝘽𝙄𝙀𝙑 3⃣
Make this fight!
#bivoleifert pic.twitter.com/bi0FPeQVwk
— Professional boxing fans (@ProBoxingFans) May 30, 2026
He is highly rated by many governing bodies, ranking eighth in the IBF, third in the WBA and sixth in the WBO.
Undercard remaining
Vadim Tukov extended his undefeated record by defeating Sebastian Horacio Papeschi over 10 rounds. Highly rated in both the WBA and IBF rankings, he will be hoping to earn a shot at the middleweight world title in the near future.
There was controversy after the final bell, with the Argentine challenger appearing surprised that the fight ended after 10 rounds, as several reputable sources described the fight as a 12-round fight.
The scorecards of the three judges twice showed the score 96-94 and 98-92.
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For a good start, Nikita Zon easily defeated Nahuel Gonzalo Garcia. Zon eliminated the Argentine in both the fourth and fifth rounds.
The Russian won the WBA gold super middleweight title and did it with relative ease.
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Eddie Hearn detailed Oleksandr Usyk’s stoppage win over Rico Verhoeven.
Verhoeven pushed Usyk until the 11th round, causing many to question the Ukrainian’s preparation. However, Hearn disagreed.
Last weekend, he became the two-time undisputed heavyweight champion of the world returned during a historic event organized by Turki Alalshikh and The Ring magazine in front of the historic Giza Pyramids.
Usyk faced kickboxing icon Verhoeven in a fight that many thought would be straightforward for the champion, but it wasn’t.
The Dutchman gave a phenomenal performance and, in the eyes of many people, gave Usyk the toughest test of his career so far.
Hearn spoke to Fighting Hub TV and praised the challenger’s performance.
“You can’t take anything away from Rico, what he did was amazing.
“He was so unconventional, that’s one of the arduous things for a boxer, but normally Usyk would adapt to the style and find a way.
“I thought he was behind after 10 rounds. I thought the break was early, I thought the bell rang.
“He was unbelievable, so astute against the smartest in Usyk. It was great.”
Controversy surrounding the victory emerged already during the break. Verhoeven was ahead on many people’s scorecards and was eliminated in the 11th round with just 10 seconds left.
Usyk set up a series of attacks and referee Mark Lyson stepped in to stop the fight, even though the final shots appeared to have been thrown after the buzzer.
Although Hearn believed Verhoeven was in danger and could have been stopped in the final round, he believed the referee’s decision was wrong.
“I think he probably would have stopped him in the 12th minute, but we were robbed of finding out about it and Rico deserved to see what he could do in the 12th.”
Many questioned the winner’s preparation and whether he had taken Verhoeven seriously beforehand. Hearn provided insight into what could have changed during this camp.
“I think Usyk will always take it seriously, but the reality is he’s a guy who values legacy and this was a money fight.
“It wasn’t a fight he asked for, it was a fight that was presented to him and they said, ‘Yes, we’ll take it.’
“The others talked about legacy, about becoming a two-time, three-time undisputed world champion.”
Following Usyk’s victory, his next step remains unknown, but the promoter has outlined what he believes the ideal route will be before the 39-year-old finally leaves the sport.
“If I were Usyk, I would have a rematch with Rico Verhoeven right away in the Netherlands and probably end my career there.
“I don’t think he has to fight Kabayel, who is a great fighter, but what does he have to prove?”
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On Saturday in Houston, Texas, O’Shaquie Foster will defend his WBC super featherweight world title in a hard-fought clash with former world champion Raymond Ford.
Foster will face Ford at the Fertitta Center, live on DAZN worldwide.
The two exchanged words throughout the build-up, and their rivalry ended on Tuesday when Foster pushed aside his rival as they came face-to-face for the first time during fight week.
Ford returned the favor at Thursday’s final news conference by shoving his compatriot before security separated them from further altercations.
Foster (24-3, 12 KO) reigns for a second time as the WBC super featherweight world champion, regaining the belt after losing it in a controversial split decision loss to Robson Conceicao.
The 32-year-old defeated Conceicao in an immediate rematch and was scheduled to defend his title against Stephen Fulton Jr. in December.
However, after Fulton missed weight, the pair instead fought for the WBC interim lightweight title, with Foster winning comfortably on points.
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The Texan vacated the belt to keep the 130-pound belt, which he defends on Saturday.
Ford (18-1-1, 8 KO) was previously the WBA featherweight world champion, winning a dramatic result last round stoppage over Otabek Kholmatov in 2024 to take the crown.
“Savage” was defeated a split decision in his first defense against Nick Balla failure that encouraged him to gain weight.
The 27-year-old Modern Jersey native has since won three straight games, surpassing Abraham Nova in his last appearance in August.
Sheehy comes face to face with Teran
Rising lightweight Charlie Sheehy looks to continue his undefeated streak against Nike Theran.
Sheehy (12-0, 7 KO) is undefeated in 12 professional fights, and Theran (20-2, 14 KO) retired after seven rounds against Justin Pauldo when the two shared a card in November.
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Jones is back
Olympic bronze medalist Omari Jones (6-0, 4 KO) returns to action, and the super welterweight prospect can break Diego Osuna Zuniga’s (9-0, 6 KO) record with a points victory.
Undercard remaining
Former world title challenger Miguel Flores (29-5-1, 13 KO) should have enough strength to defeat Javon Woodard Jr (3-3, 2 KO) at the distance in the featherweight division.
Newark southpaw Zaquin Moses (6-0, 3 KO) should remain undefeated with a points victory over Travis Crawford (7-6, 2 KO) at 130 pounds.
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18-year-old super featherweight prospect Julian Montalvo (6-0, 4 KO) could become the first man to stop Maximus Moya (3-3, 2 KO), and Frank Espinoza (3-0, 3 KO) could do the same against middleweight Bryce Blackwell (4-2, 1 KO).
Jahyden Franklin Britton (8-0, 5 KO) can stop Najee West (9-2, 4 KO) in a super middleweight fight.
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