
Jai Opetaia’s messy week signals trouble ahead in boxing war he didn’t sign up for
Opetaia won the inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight title on Sunday but, as Steve Bunce writes, there has been immense confusion around his status as IBF champion
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Opetaia won the inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight title on Sunday but, as Steve Bunce writes, there has been immense confusion around his status as IBF champion
Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton are scheduled to face off in a 12-round cruiserweight bout billed as Zuffa Boxing's first world championship fight.

Jai Opetaia is set to lose his IBF cruiserweight title if he goes ahead with a fight for a Zuffa Boxing belt against Brandon Glanton on Sunday.
Dana White's Zuffa Boxing has made it clear that it will not recognize boxing's four major sanctioning bodies. As a result, one of Zuffa's marquee fighters is about to lose his belt.
Turki Alalshikh has responded to Eddie Hearn as tensions continue to rise between some of boxing’s most influential figures.
Dana White says when he launched Zuffa Boxing he had no intention of going after Eddie Hearn or his fighters
With UFC on a $7.7 billion broadcast deal and boxers like Conor Benn getting $15 million paydays from Dana White's Zuffa, ex-champ Sterling is one of many big-name UFC fighters starting to realize…
We count down the best five bouts for a loaded March slate of boxing.
Conor Benn’s $15 million purse from Zuffa Boxing is still making waves amongst UFC fighters, despite parent company TKO assuring its investors that the money is coming directly from Saudi Arabia.
Eddie Hearn says he would not want to be as ‘cold’ as Dana White after losing Conor Benn over a reported $15 million offer from Zuffa Boxing.

Veteran promoter Frank Warren confirms he is considering legal action against Saudi Arabian-owned Sela and American company TKO.
Conor Benn has his first Zuffa Boxing assignment
Conor Benn signing with Zuffa Boxing was big news in the sporting world. Not only was it proof that Zuffa is going bigger than its monthly Meta Apex shows, it was a reminder of the disparate finances…

TKO president Mark Shapiro reveals that Turki Alalshikh is behind Conor Benn's pay with Zuffa Boxing.
Michael Page didn't hold back his feelings about Zuffa Boxing paying $15 million for one Conor Benn fight while UFC fighter pay pales in comparison.
Queensberry Promotions claims a serious loss of income from the creation of Zuffa.

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
When the UFC broadcast deal with Paramount was announced, Michael Page took a wait-and-see approach rather than immediately celebrating the news.
Benn's defection to Zuffa Boxing is a major shift that's upended the world of fight sports — and reactions from Eddie Hearn, Dana White and Sean O'Malley are all very revealing.
Conor Benn looks to build his brand Stateside for the foreseeable future.
Carl Frampton expressed strong disagreement with Conor Benn's decision to sign with Zuffa, calling it the 'biggest betrayal in boxing' regarding his business with Matchroom Boxing.
Dana White took a victory lap after signing Conor Benn to an exclusive deal with Zuffa Boxing, making a strong statement about rival promoter Eddie Hearn.
Eddie Hearn says he is ready for the "battle" with Zuffa Boxing's Dana White after the fledgling boxing promotion poached Conor Benn.

Eddie Hearn says he is ready for the "battle" with Zuffa Boxing's Dana White after the fledgling boxing promotion poached Conor Benn.
Chris Eubank Jr. has publicly criticized both Conor Benn and Eddie Hearn following Benn's departure from Matchroom Boxing to join Zuffa Boxing.
Boxer Conor Benn has reportedly signed a new contract with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing, valued at $15 million for his initial fight under the promotion.
Boxer Conor Benn has made a stunning defection to Zuffa, leaving Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable after being with them since his professional debut in 2016.

Britain's Conor Benn leaves Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing organisation to join Dana White's Zuffa Boxing promotional company.
One of the biggest stars in boxing has inked promotional terms with Dana White's Zuffa — striking a seismic blow to Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable.
Zuffa Boxing has awarded its first-ever championship belt. That might come as a surprise since the cruiserweight title fight between Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton doesn’t take place until March 8 atop Zuffa Boxing 04 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Promotion co-founder Turki Al-Sheikh was gifted the diamond-encrusted strap and the feedback was so […]
Eddie Hearn criticized Dana White's recent comments and labeled Zuffa Boxing as 'absolute complete dogsh*t,' expressing his strong disapproval.
UFC CEO Dana White shared his surprise at the ease of his boxing venture, Zuffa Boxing, following a successful event.
Zuffa Boxing 3, featuring the Ajagba vs. Martin heavyweight bout, concluded with full results and highlights from the event in Las Vegas.
After Jai Opetaia became the first champ of Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, White made some startling predictions about the sport.
Conor McGregor has again raised questions about his value to the UFC as negotiations over a potential return to the promotion continue.

Jai Opetaia is set to lose his IBF cruiserweight title if he goes ahead with a fight for a Zuffa Boxing belt against Brandon Glanton on Sunday.

UFC heavyweight champion Aspinall has joined forces with Hearn’s Matchroom in a shock move, just two weeks after Conor Benn defected to Dana White’s rival promotion Zuffa Boxing
UFC CEO Dana White has found himself a new rival in Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn. White’s focus has shifted away from running the UFC in recent years, as Zuffa Boxing has taken up more of his time and…
The UFC chief has hit back at rival promoter Hearn and revelled in the mistake that allowed him to prize away one of Matchroom’s best fighters
Zuffa Boxing is forking over $15 million to get one fight from Conor Benn. Not surprisingly, that kind of windfall — more than what most MMA fighters make in their entire careers — did not sit well…
Whether Opetaia's IBF world championship is up for grabs at Zuffa Boxing 4 — and whether he'll remain the IBF cruiserweight champ come Monday — remains up in the air.
Event: Zuffa Boxing 4: “Opetaia vs. Glanton”Date: Sun., March 8, 2026Location: Meta Apex in Las Vegas, NevadaBroadcast: Paramount+ Zuffa Boxing 4 Main Event 200 lbs.: Jai Opetaia (29-0) vs. Brandon Glanton (21-3) for the Zuffa, IBF and The Ring Cruiserweight titles Zuffa Boxing 4 Main Card: 9 p.m ET 147 lbs.: Ricardo Salas (22-2-2) vs. […]
The boxing circle is beginning to take notice of Zuffa Boxing following their acquisition of rising UK star Conor Benn.

Veteran promoter Frank Warren confirms he is considering legal action against Saudi Arabian-owned Sela and American company TKO.
Conor Benn will get a Zuffa Boxing debut the likes of which no UFC athlete ever has seen, which continues to raise more than a few fighter eyebrows.

Opetaia joined Zuffa last month, but it is unclear how the move will affect his goal of becoming undisputed champion
Zuffa Boxing signed Conor Benn to a one-fight deal that’s expected to take place in 2026
Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions are coming after the powers behind Zuffa Boxing. Eddie Hearn recently poked fun at Dana White’s connection with Turki Alashikh, which led to their new boxing venture.
Michael ‘Venom’ Page has made it clear he’s not happy with how he and other fighters are viewed by Dana White and the UFC. As the promotion kicked off their $7.
Belfast's Michael Conlan feels that while Conor Benn may be doing what is right for him with the shock move to Zuffa Boxing, "it doesn't seem he went about it the right way".
Benn's reported $15 million deal with Zuffa Boxing instantly makes him one of the highest-paid — if not the highest-paid — fighters under the TKO umbrella.
Demetrious Johnson is not sold on the idea that Conor Benn’s reported $15 million Zuffa Boxing deal is a reflection of his market value, suggesting it might be more about Dana White making a statement. White made headlines earlier this week by adding ‘The Destroyer’ to the growing roster of Zuffa Boxing, a move that instantly grabbed attention across both boxing and MMA circles.
UFC star Sean O’Malley does not believe Conor Benn will make $15 million with Zuffa Boxing, arguing the British boxer is not a big enough draw to justify that kind of money. Just a few days ago, news

British boxer Conor Benn, 29, has left Matchroom Sport to join Dana White’s Zuffa organisation, a move that has reportedly shocked Barry Hearn.
UFC President Dana White delivered a blunt response to Eddie Hearn following Zuffa Boxing's lucrative deal with Conor Benn, addressing Hearn's criticism.

Eddie Hearn expressed readiness for a 'battle' with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing after the promotion successfully poached boxer Conor Benn.
British boxing superstar Conor Benn has signed a deal with Zuffa Boxing, with speculation rising about his next opponent, including a potential match against Manny Pacquiao.

Conor Benn's departure from Matchroom Boxing to join rival promotion Zuffa Boxing is being described as one of the biggest stories in recent boxing memory, raising questions about its impact on the sport.
Following Conor Benn's unexpected departure to Zuffa, Eddie Hearn has asserted that Anthony Joshua would never leave him in a similar manner.
Dana White has signed British boxer Conor Benn to Zuffa Boxing, a move that intensifies the promotional rivalry with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing.

British boxer Conor Benn has departed Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing organization to join Dana White's Zuffa Boxing promotional company.
Oscar De La Hoya's "Clap Back Thursday" returned with a fiery message to Dana White about Zuffa Boxing.
Boxing fans are sharing their thoughts on the introduction of yet another new title belt. When Dana White introduced Zuffa Boxing earlier this year, he said he wanted to bring real change to the sport.
Dana White says his early experience in professional boxing has been so dominant that he likened the competition to “beating up babies. ” The UFC president made the comment during the post-fight press conference for Zuffa Boxing 03 while reflecting on his promotion’s entry into the sport.
Dana White rips Eddie Hearn, other boxing promoters taking aim at Zuffa Boxing
Zuffa Boxing 3, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, featured several emerging fighters, with one bout ending in a violent knockout. The event showcased up-and-coming talent in the boxing world.
Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton went head-to-head last night (Sun., March 8, 2026) for the inaugural Zuffa Cruiserweight title inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada in the main event of Zuffa…
Jai Opetaia takes on Brandon Glanton in a Zuffa Boxing main event!
Jai Opetaia will once again be giving up the IBF cruiserweight title.
UFC President Dana White answered whether he would like to bring Tyson Fury under the Zuffa Boxing banner.
Israel Adesanya is the latest fighter to speak out about Zuffa Boxing's big purse for Conor Benn.
Dana White recently presented Turki Al-Sheikh with the first-ever Zuffa Boxing championship belt and commemorated the gifting of the title with a picture on social media, though we really couldn’t…
Holloway and fellow UFC legend Demetrious Johnson both expressed frustration about the reported $15 million payday Conor Benn received from Zuffa Boxing for a stunning one-fight deal to fight Regis…
UFC fighter pay has come under fire again following Dana White and Zuffa Boxing's signing of Conor Benn for a reported $15 million.

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
Conor Benn, the latest addition to Zuffa Boxing, is set to co-headline Tyson Fury’s comeback event.

Veteran promoter Frank Warren confirms he is considering legal action against Saudi Arabian-owned Sela and American company TKO.

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

Last week, Benn was in a shock split from Eddie Hearn to join rival promoter Dana White at Zuffa
English boxing promoter Frank Warren is reportedly preparing to sue Zuffa Boxing and TKO Holdings Group for $1 billion. Warren’s British-based Queensberry Promotions has sent letters to Saudi Arabia’s Sela and TKO Group Holdings stating its intention to sue both for breach of contract over ...

TVRDI DA je njegova tvrtka Queensbury Promotions nezakonito isključena iz partnerstva za novu promociju Zuffa Boxing.
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The Queensberry headman is preparing to pursue legal action amid a dispute over his alleged exclusion from Zuffa Boxing.
Zuffa Boxing is showing off. Not long after the TKO-backed promotion snatched Conor Benn from Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing, the promotion released its current roster of signed fighters. Whether or

Sean O'Malley isn’t happy about Conor Benn’s $15 million Zuffa Boxing deal.
Boxer Jai Opetaia expressed comfort with his current promotional situation and anticipation for upcoming unification fights under Zuffa.
Ryan Garcia made a strong return, establishing himself as a top welterweight contender, while other boxing news includes Zuffa signing Conor Benn and Jake Paul's second broken jaw procedure.
Eddie Hearn delivered a sharp warning after Dana White secured a reported $15 million deal with Conor Benn. Eddie Hearn responded after UFC president and Zuffa Boxing chief Dana White signed Benn to a lucrative contract, using the moment to question how UFC fighters are compensated.

Eddie Hearn says he is ready for the "battle" with Zuffa Boxing's Dana White after the fledgling boxing promotion poached Conor Benn.
Conor Benn's move to Zuffa Boxing for a reported $15 million one-fight deal has stunned the boxing world, with Eddie Hearn commenting on Benn turning down a phone call after learning the news via email.
Boxer Conor Benn has signed with Zuffa, a move that has reportedly stunned Matchroom's Eddie Hearn, who previously supported Benn.
Dana White announced that Zuffa Boxing has signed Conor Benn to a lucrative deal, a move that has reportedly 'devastated' Eddie Hearn.

British boxer Conor Benn has announced his departure from Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing organization to join Dana White's Zuffa Boxing promotional company.
Zuffa Boxing announced the signing of another big name in Conor Benn, who was previously with Eddie Hearn at Matchroom Boxing.

Anthony Joshua, who suffered injuries in a December car crash that killed two teammates, could make a comeback sooner than expected following an update from Eddie Hearn.
Here we go. For years, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White has taken aim at boxing promoters. Most either ignore him or fire back cautiously — though Oscar De La Hoya has never been shy about lobbing verbal grenades of his own, only for White to respond with something personal. Now that White is […]

UFC President Dana White has fired back at Eddie Hearn and other promoters who have criticized Zuffa Boxing, defending his venture into the sport.
Efe Ajagba defeated Charles Martin via fourth-round TKO in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 3 in Las Vegas, despite a slow start in the initial rounds.

Umar Dzambekov delivered a stunning highlight-reel finish against Ahmed El Biali at Zuffa Boxing 03, marking a significant win in the event.