UFC owners respond to fighter criticisms over Zuffa Boxing reportedly paying $15 million for Conor Benn
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Conor Benn reportedly signed a one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing worth around $15 million, but the cost is covered by SELA, a Saudi Arabia-led entertainment company, not UFC owners at TKO Group Holdings.
- TKO Group Holdings president Mark Shapiro clarified that Benn's deal is for a single superfight in 2026, similar to the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford event, and not for regular Zuffa Boxing events.
- Zuffa Boxing, led by UFC CEO Dana White and WWE president Nick Khan, promotes high-profile fights funded by SELA, which pays Zuffa a fee to organize events, typically around $10 million per event.
- Benn's signing was initiated by White and
