{"id":610955,"date":"2026-04-17T20:44:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/610955\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T20:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:44:12","slug":"dana-whites-boxing-organization-makes-splash-conor-benn-signing-in-las-vegas-amid-wrestlemania-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/610955\/","title":{"rendered":"Dana White’s boxing organization makes splash Conor Benn signing in Las Vegas amid WrestleMania week"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dana White\u2019s boxing organization made a splash signing Friday during WrestleMania week<\/a> in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

Conor Benn agreed to a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing<\/a> just days after appearing on Netflix against Regis Prograis as part of the co-main event with Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov.<\/p>\n

Benn defeated Prograis via unanimous decision and moved to 24-1 in his career.<\/p>\n

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\"Conor<\/p>\n

Conor Benn punches Regis Prograis during their super welterweight fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London April 11, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Benn suggested UFC President Dana White and WWE President Nick Khan were big reasons he decided to join Zuffa Boxing. UFC, WWE and Zuffa Boxing are properties under TKO Group Holdings.<\/p>\n

“When you look at what he\u2019s done with Ufc<\/a> and what Nick Khan has done with WWE, it\u2019s absolutely phenomenal,” Benn said. “I plan on taking over, and it\u2019s absolutely a privilege for me to be a part of that journey.”<\/p>\n

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Benn is the mandatory challenger for Ryan Garcia\u2019s WBC welterweight title. There has been speculation the two will fight at some point during the summer.<\/p>\n

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Conor Benn has blood running down his cheek during a super welterweight fight against Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London April 11, 2026.<\/p>\n

Wwe’s Wrestlemania 41 Generated Historic Economic Numbers For Las Vegas, Tko Group Says<\/a><\/p>\n

“Ultimately, you want to give the fans the biggest fight, the biggest night that\u2019s possible,” Ben told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

An American audience may want to get ready for Benn\u2019s rise to the top. He vowed that he will be the reason fight fans will get the biggest bang for their buck.<\/p>\n

“Conor Benn is an exciting boxer who likes to give people value for their money,” he said.<\/p>\n

Benn\u2019s only loss came against Chris Eubank Jr. last April via unanimous decision. But he got revenge on Eubank in November with his own unanimous decision win.<\/p>\n

\"Conor<\/p>\n

Conor Benn raises his hand after winning a super welterweight fight against Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on April 11, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Benn has 14 knockout victories and will be looking for more.<\/p>\n

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