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The Latest Breaking News from Zuffa Boxing

Zuffa Boxing’s Rivalry With Matchroom Boxing Comes Into Focus

Since debuting in January, Zuffa has moved quickly, signing more than 90 fighters to promotional contracts.

Sports Illustrated

Fury v Makhmudov undercard confirmed including two heavyweight fights

Conor Benn tops the undercard at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after switching from Matchroom to Zuffa Boxing with two major heavyweight bouts confirmed by Turki Alalshikh

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk teases major announcement on week of huge boxing news: ‘Don’t miss it’

Usyk has not fought since July, when he became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion

The Independent UK

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Daniel Dubois and Don Charles open up on unexpected reunion as fighter and trainer

Dubois split from Charles after his last fight, a second loss to Oleksandr Usyk, but the pair are already back together for a clash with Fabio Wardley

The Independent UK

Boxing’s civil war has truly begun, and it is already getting ugly

COMMENT: Conor Benn’s shock split from Eddie Hearn was just the start, writes Alex Pattle. After a week of crass slanging matches and reports of a $1bn court case, it seems boxing civil war has broken out

The Independent UK

Conor Benn to make Zuffa Boxing debut on Tyson Fury undercard

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The Independent UK

Conor Benn's next fight revealed after shock Zuffa Boxing deal

Benn will co-headline April card alongside Tyson Fury at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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Conor Benn’s first Zuffa Boxing fight official as Briton is paired with Regis Prograis

The Briton, who shockingly split from promoter Eddie Hearn last week, has called out numerous Americans – but was not expected to box Prograis

The Independent UK

Frank Warren claims $1bn in lost income from Saudi company and TKO as boxing war begins – report

TKO and Sela co-own the new promotion Zuffa Boxing, who signed fighter Conor Benn from Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom in a shock move last week

The Independent UK

Jai Opetaia fires warning to Zuffa Boxing after promotional switch: ‘I’ll be very disappointed’

Opetaia joined Zuffa last month, but it is unclear how the move will affect his goal of becoming undisputed champion

The Independent UK

Conor Benn’s surprising contract length confirmed by TKO boss after Zuffa Boxing move

Last week, Benn was in a shock split from Eddie Hearn to join rival promoter Dana White at Zuffa

The Independent UK

Conor Benn explains shock Zuffa Boxing move as he targets Ryan Garcia title showdown

Benn also looks to have performed a U-turn on a potential trilogy fight with Chris Eubank Jr

Evening Standard

Is Conor Benn’s split from Eddie Hearn a generation-defining boxing ‘betrayal’?

Comment: Benn’s shocking Matchroom exit, as he joins rival promotion Zuffa Boxing, is one of the sport’s biggest stories in recent memory

The Independent UK

Chris Eubank Jr reacts as Conor Benn ditches Eddie Hearn to join Zuffa Boxing

Boxing world shocked by what has been dubbed ‘scumbag on scumbag violence’

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The Independent UK

Eddie Hearn reacts to Conor Benn’s defection from Matchroom: ‘I misjudged the character’

Benn has left Hearn’s company, joining rival promoter Dana White in a shocking move

The Independent UK

Conor Benn in shock split from Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom as he joins rival promoter Dana White

Hearn’s company stuck by Benn throughout a drug-test saga, which kept him out of British rings for three years

The Independent UK

Eddie Hearn fires back at Dana White: ‘I work for my dad? You have a new daddy’

UFC president White, having started a boxing venture, said competing with Hearn was like ‘beating up babies’

The Independent UK

Scathing Dana White mocks Eddie Hearn to ignite boxing feud: ‘Like beating up babies’

UFC president White has kickstarted a boxing venture, which has seen his cordial relationship with Hearn deteriorate

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The Independent UK

Jai Opetaia to fight Brandon Glanton for brand new, controversial world title in next outing

Opetaia’s decision to sign with Zuffa Boxing was surprising, given his dream of becoming undisputed champion

AAP

'This is the path': Opetaia blazing Vegas trail to top

Australia's long-reigning cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia will fight for a new belt in his American debut next month against Brandon Glanton.

The Guardian - US

Zuffa Boxing says it will save the sport – but the fine print shows that fighters may pay the price

Dana White has promised boxers a new deal. But the deal he’s offering looks worse than the old one. Will Congress give Zuffa the power to dominate boxing?

Sports Illustrated

Dana White’s UFC-Style Zuffa Boxing Is Officially Underway

Fronted by White, bankrolled by Saudi Arabia and operated by Nick Khan, Zuffa promises to be a formidable presence in the sport.

The Independent UK

Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight tonight

Stevenson bids to become a four-weight world champion, moving up to challenge the controversial Lopez

Sports Illustrated

Molly Qerim Reunites With Former ‘First Take’ Co-Host in First Job Since Leaving ESPN

Molly Qerim and Max Kellerman are reuniting on Paramount+.

The Independent UK

What is Zuffa Boxing? UFC boss Dana White brings reasons for excitement and concern

Comment: After much bluster from White ahead of his new venture, has its debut event conjured the desired hype?

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