Zuffa Boxing Faces Expensive Gamble Rebuilding Conor Benn

Boxing News 24 reports that Zuffa Boxing faces a difficult financial and matchmaking challenge in rebuilding Conor Benn following his two-round knockout loss to Ryan Garcia. Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn argued that Chris Eubank Jr. is Benn's only viable next option to justify his high paydays. Hearn questioned how Zuffa can sustainably finance expensive tune-up fights after Benn's recent technical flaws were exposed.

According to the article, Benn's high compensation makes soft matchmaking costly for Zuffa, while taking on top welterweights carries substantial risk. Hearn suggested that proposed fights against elite opponents like Jaron Ennis or Shakur Stevenson could lead to purse disputes, though the report notes Hearn's perspective is influenced by Benn previously leaving Matchroom.