{"id":19375,"date":"2026-02-27T15:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/?p=19375"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:00:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:00:19","slug":"eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/","title":{"rendered":"Eddie Hearn Says Conor Benn Declined Phone Call After Learning of Zuffa Boxing Move via Email"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>British welterweight <strong>Conor Benn<\/strong> has ended his 10\u2011year partnership with longtime promoter <strong>Eddie Hearn<\/strong>\u2019s Matchroom Boxing to sign with <strong>Dana White\u2019s Zuffa Boxing<\/strong>. It\u2019s a <strong>major shift<\/strong> in the sport, as Zuffa is looking to disrupt traditional boxing promotions. (<a title=\"Who is Conor Benn? British professional boxer signs with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing in a shocking move - Al\" href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/us\/sports\/news\/who-is-conor-benn-british-professional-boxer-signs-with-dana-whites-zuffa-boxing-in-a-shocking-move-all-you-need-to-know\/articleshow\/128702624.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Economic Times<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/#_Benns_Move_Was_Revealed_by_Email\" >\u00a0Benn\u2019s Move Was Revealed by Email<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/#_Benn_Declined_a_Phone_Call\" >\u00a0Benn Declined a Phone Call<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/#_Hearns_Reaction\" >\u00a0Hearn\u2019s Reaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/#_What_Benns_Deal_Looks_Like\" >\u00a0What Benn\u2019s Deal Looks Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/#_Wider_Reaction_Impact\" >\u00a0Wider Reaction &amp; Impact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/#Case_Study_Conor_Benns_Shift_to_Zuffa_Boxing\" >Case Study: Conor Benn\u2019s Shift to Zuffa Boxing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/#_Background\" >\u00a0Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/#_The_Email_Revelation\" >\u00a0The Email Revelation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/#_Declined_Phone_Call\" >\u00a0Declined Phone Call<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/#_Hearns_Perspective\" >\u00a0Hearn\u2019s Perspective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/#_Industry_Implications\" >\u00a0Industry Implications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/27\/eddie-hearn-says-conor-benn-declined-phone-call-after-learning-of-zuffa-boxing-move-via-email\/#_Lessons_Learned\" >\u00a0Lessons Learned<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Benns_Move_Was_Revealed_by_Email\"><\/span>\u00a0Benn\u2019s Move Was Revealed by Email<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hearn found out through an email from Benn\u2019s lawyer<\/strong> that Benn had agreed to a deal with Zuffa Boxing. He said he learned about it that way rather than being told directly. (<a title=\"Eddie Hearn reveals Conor Benn's response when asked about joining Dana White\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportbible.com\/boxing\/boxing-news\/conor-benn-eddie-hearn-dana-white-zuffa-response-894992-20260221?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">SPORTbible<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Benn_Declined_a_Phone_Call\"><\/span>\u00a0Benn Declined a Phone Call<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After reading the lawyer\u2019s email, <strong>Hearn reached out to Benn and asked to speak on the phone<\/strong> to talk things through.<\/li>\n<li>Benn <strong>declined the phone call<\/strong> \u2014 he reportedly replied \u201cno\u201d when asked if they could speak by phone after the news broke. (<a title=\"Eddie Hearn reveals Conor Benn's response when asked about joining Dana White\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportbible.com\/boxing\/boxing-news\/conor-benn-eddie-hearn-dana-white-zuffa-response-894992-20260221?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">SPORTbible<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Hearns_Reaction\"><\/span>\u00a0Hearn\u2019s Reaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hearn described the situation as <strong>\u201cpainful\u201d and \u201cdevastating.\u201d<\/strong> He said losing Benn \u2014 who was one of Matchroom\u2019s biggest stars \u2014 was tough on a personal and professional level. (<a title=\"Video: 'Devastated' Eddie Hearn reacts to Zuffa's shocking Conor Benn signing, claims boxing war with Dana White will be long - 'Misjudged his character'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mmamania.com\/zuffa-boxing-news\/423455\/video-devastated-eddie-hearn-reacts-to-zuffas-shocking-conor-benn-signing-claims-boxing-war-with-dana-white-will-be-long-misjudged-his-character?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MMA Mania<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>He also admitted he misjudged Benn\u2019s character and acknowledged that he perhaps could have pushed for a different contractual situation earlier. (<a title=\"Conor Benn signs with Zuffa, stunning Matchroom\u2019s Eddie Hearn | Bad Left Hook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.badlefthook.com\/boxing-news\/113187\/conor-benn-signs-with-zuffa-stunning-matchrooms-eddie-hearn-boxing-news-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">badlefthook.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_Benns_Deal_Looks_Like\"><\/span>\u00a0What Benn\u2019s Deal Looks Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The deal with Zuffa Boxing is believed to be <strong>an eight\u2011figure, one\u2011fight contract<\/strong> worth roughly $15\u202fmillion, appearing to be financially attractive for Benn compared to staying with Matchroom. (<a title=\"Boxing\u2019s civil war has truly begun, and it is already getting ugly - Yahoo News\" href=\"https:\/\/malaysia.news.yahoo.com\/boxing-civil-war-truly-begun-170059880.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Yahoo News Malaysia<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Wider_Reaction_Impact\"><\/span>\u00a0Wider Reaction &amp; Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The signing has sparked <strong>strong reactions across boxing<\/strong>, with rival promoters and fighters weighing in on whether Benn\u2019s choice was a smart business move or a betrayal of loyalty to Hearn. (<a title=\"'Biggest betrayal in boxing': Carl Frampton reacts to Conor Benn signing with Zuffa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.badlefthook.com\/boxing-news\/113275\/carl-frampton-reacts-to-conor-benn-signing-with-zuffa-boxing-news-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">badlefthook.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s also heightened the ongoing rivalry between Matchroom and Zuffa Boxing as they compete for talent and market share. (<a title=\"Dana White and Oscar De La Hoya Fire Verbal Shots, Eddie Hearn Responds on Coner Benn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boxinginsider.com\/headlines\/dana-white-calls-eddie-hearn-a-py-after-conor-benn-signs-with-zuffa-boxing\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">BoxingInsider.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s a detailed <strong>case study breakdown and commentary<\/strong> on the Eddie Hearn\u2013Conor Benn\u2013Zuffa Boxing situation:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_Conor_Benns_Shift_to_Zuffa_Boxing\"><\/span><strong>Case Study: Conor Benn\u2019s Shift to Zuffa Boxing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Background\"><\/span>\u00a0Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Conor Benn<\/strong> was promoted by <strong>Eddie Hearn\u2019s Matchroom Boxing<\/strong> for over a decade. He built a strong following as a top British welterweight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zuffa Boxing<\/strong>, owned by <strong>Dana White<\/strong>, recently launched to disrupt traditional boxing promotion models, offering high-profile deals and cross-promotion opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_The_Email_Revelation\"><\/span>\u00a0The Email Revelation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Benn\u2019s legal team sent an email notifying Matchroom that Benn had signed with Zuffa Boxing.<\/li>\n<li>Hearn said he <strong>learned about the move via email<\/strong>, rather than a personal conversation, highlighting the impersonal nature of modern contract negotiations in sports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Declined_Phone_Call\"><\/span>\u00a0Declined Phone Call<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After receiving the email, <strong>Hearn attempted to call Benn directly<\/strong> to discuss the situation and perhaps negotiate a counteroffer.<\/li>\n<li>Benn <strong>declined the phone call<\/strong>, signaling a clear boundary and possibly a strategic decision to avoid emotional confrontation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Commentary:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis scenario underscores the changing dynamics in athlete\u2013promoter relationships:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Power shift:<\/strong> Promoters no longer hold unilateral leverage if athletes can access competing deals directly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication gap:<\/strong> Email over phone suggests formalization and distance, reducing opportunities for negotiation or persuasion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Psychological effect:<\/strong> Declining the call can be interpreted as asserting autonomy and signaling confidence in the new deal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Hearns_Perspective\"><\/span>\u00a0Hearn\u2019s Perspective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Described the event as <strong>\u201cpainful\u201d and \u201cdevastating\u201d<\/strong>, expressing disappointment both professionally and personally.<\/li>\n<li>Acknowledged <strong>misjudging Benn\u2019s character<\/strong>, suggesting that Hearn did not anticipate the likelihood of Benn breaking ties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Commentary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emotional reactions in leadership are natural but can influence future negotiation strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Hearn\u2019s candidness is a public case study in how promoter\u2013athlete relationships can unravel, even with longstanding loyalty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Industry_Implications\"><\/span>\u00a0Industry Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Financial incentive:<\/strong> Benn\u2019s deal with Zuffa is reportedly lucrative (eight-figure, one-fight contract).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market disruption:<\/strong> Zuffa\u2019s entry challenges traditional boxing promotion, creating competition for talent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Athlete empowerment:<\/strong> Fighters now have more options to control their careers, even if it strains past relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Commentary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Other athletes may follow Benn\u2019s path, using new entrants like Zuffa to maximize value.<\/li>\n<li>Promoters may need to adapt with more flexible contracts and stronger personal engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Lessons_Learned\"><\/span>\u00a0Lessons Learned<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Direct communication matters:<\/strong> Even in formal legal negotiations, personal outreach can preserve relationships.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promoter loyalty is fragile:<\/strong> Long-term ties do not guarantee athlete retention if financial or strategic incentives change.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industry disruption requires adaptation:<\/strong> New players (like Zuffa) create opportunities and risks for existing stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>British welterweight Conor Benn has ended his 10\u2011year partnership with longtime promoter Eddie Hearn\u2019s Matchroom Boxing to sign with Dana White\u2019s Zuffa Boxing. 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