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Adrien Broner predicts a 'nasty knockout' in the Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn welterweight showdown, citing Benn’s difficulty making 147 pounds and Garcia’s recent title defense as factors that could tilt the bout, which is set for Sept. 12 in Las Vegas.
Ryan Garcia will defend his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on Sept. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a bout promoted under Zuffa Boxing. Both fighters have shown momentum in recent bouts, with Garcia returning to form after his title win over Mario Barrios, and Benn building steam with wins and a high-profile clash with Eubank Jr and a subsequent win over Regis Prograis; negotiations with Golden Boy Promotions had previously created promotional friction, but the fight is now official.
Conor Benn will challenge WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia on Sept. 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for Benn’s first world-title bid, while Garcia defends the belt he won in February; the bout is promoted by Zuffa Boxing with UFC backing.
Dana White said Conor Benn dominated Regis Prograis in their ten-round London bout streamed on Netflix, praising Benn despite widespread criticism of the performance. Benn’s reported $15 million deal with Zuffa Boxing and his status as a free agent add context, while Prograis retired after sustaining injuries, leaving Benn’s promotional future unclear.
Conor Benn won a ten-round unanimous decision over Regis Prograis at a 150 lb catchweight in London, but the performance was workmanlike: Benn pressured hard and endured two cuts, failing to decisively break down the older, smaller opponent, and leaving questions about his readiness to mix with the division’s top names at 147 pounds (final scores 98-92, 98-92, 98-92).
McGregor says he’s eager to return as the UFC moves away from pay-per-view toward streaming, questions his market value in the new era, cites Conor Benn’s $15 million deal as a benchmark, and hints his comeback could come soon, possibly around International Fight Week.
Israel Adesanya tells Dana White to remember MMA roots as White pushes into boxing with Zuffa Boxing and signs Conor Benn for $15 million; Adesanya meanwhile heads to UFC Seattle to face Joe Pyfer after a losing streak, eyeing a comeback.
Israel Adesanya comments on Conor Benn’s reported $15 million purse while UFC president Dana White reportedly recalibrates the promotion’s priorities, in a Midnight Mania wrap of recent MMA rumors and updates.
Max Holloway urged UFC fighters to know their worth and unite for bigger pay after reports that Conor Benn could earn $15 million in a Zuffa Boxing showdown with Regis Prograis, arguing the Paramount+ deal and current pay structures demand collective leverage; he cited Demetrious Johnson and Georges St-Pierre in stressing fighters must band together rather than undercut each other.
Conor Benn is set to face Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s bout with Arslanbek Makhmudov in April, with the event promoted by Zuffa Boxing and airing on Netflix. Benn, who beat Chris Eubank Jr twice, aims to campaign at welterweight for a world-title run, while Prograis—once a light-welterweight champion—has two losses in his last three fights. Fury hasn’t fought since losing to Usyk in December 2024 and will fight Makhmudov.
TKO Group Holdings executive Mark Shapiro said Conor Benn’s reported $15 million one‑fight deal with Zuffa Boxing isn’t paid by TKO; the purse is financed by SELA, the Saudi-backed backer. Benn’s signing is described as a one‑fight plan with potential marquee superfights in 2026, with White and Khan leading the effort and Benn not expected to fight regularly on Zuffa Boxing at this time.
Max Kellerman tells Eddie Hearn to mind his business after Hearn and Oscar De La Hoya criticized Zuffa Boxing, arguing the streaming-backed venture is expanding boxing and rendering the old-promoter status quo obsolete. He cites Conor Benn’s loss to Zuffa as evidence of the shift and warns rivals not to talk trash one day and cry the next. Kellerman frames Zuffa Boxing as the new game for boxing, though it’s financed by Saudi interests, signaling a major reorientation in how the sport is promoted and consumed.
Demetrious Johnson says Dana White’s $15 million signing of Conor Benn to Zuffa Boxing was a deliberate flex intended to show boxing can pay big and to fuel the boxing-vs-MMA pay debate. He notes UFC salaries are largely opaque, making direct comparisons difficult, and argues such a payday is exceptional for MMA stars, reflecting White’s ongoing rivalry with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom.
Sean O'Malley reacted to reports that Zuffa Boxing signed Conor Benn for a $15 million, one‑fight deal, saying he can’t believe such a payday exists and underscoring the pay gap between boxing stars and UFC fighters. He noted Benn’s fame, questioned the figure, and suggested the move could be driven by business or ego amid ongoing tensions between UFC/White and boxing figures.
Eddie Hearn says he’s devastated after Conor Benn left Matchroom for Zuffa Boxing, blaming himself for not keeping Benn loyal; Benn’s deal is reportedly eight-figures for a single fight, though numbers aren’t confirmed. Benn emphasized a long relationship with Matchroom and hopes Hearn stays involved, while Hearn says he could have matched the offer but Benn wasn’t interested. The move intensifies tensions with Dana White and signals a protracted rivalry between the promoters.