Conor Benn, the 29‑year‑old son of Nigel Benn, confirmed on Thursday that he was ditching Matchroom Boxing after ten years of partnership. The move came as a surprise to the boxing community and left the promoter’s camp stunned.
Promoter Eddie Hearn fired back, calling the decision “devastating” and revealing that Benn had asked for a phone call moments before the split, a request Hearn said was met with a shocking reaction from the boxer. Hearn’s comments highlight the tension between the two parties as Benn moves on to a new venture.