Dana White's boxing organization makes splash Conor Benn signing in Las Vegas amid WrestleMania week

Rising boxing star Conor Benn talks to Fox News Digital about his deal with Zuffa Boxing.

LAS VEGAS – Dana White’s boxing organization made a splash signing Friday during WrestleMania week in Las Vegas.

Conor Benn agreed to a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing just days after appearing on Netflix against Regis Prograis as part of the co-main event with Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov. 

Benn defeated Prograis via unanimous decision and moved to 24-1 in his career.

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Conor Benn punches Regis Prograis during their super welterweight fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London April 11, 2026. (Richard Pelham/Getty Images for Netflix)

Benn suggested UFC President Dana White and WWE President Nick Khan were big reasons he decided to join Zuffa Boxing. UFC, WWE and Zuffa Boxing are properties under TKO Group Holdings.

"When you look at what he’s done with UFC and what Nick Khan has done with WWE, it’s absolutely phenomenal," Benn said. "I plan on taking over, and it’s absolutely a privilege for me to be a part of that journey."

Benn is the mandatory challenger for Ryan Garcia’s WBC welterweight title. There has been speculation the two will fight at some point during the summer.

Conor Benn has blood running down his cheek during a super welterweight fight against Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London April 11, 2026. (Richard Pelham/Getty Images for Netflix)

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"Ultimately, you want to give the fans the biggest fight, the biggest night that’s possible," Ben told Fox News Digital.

An American audience may want to get ready for Benn’s rise to the top. He vowed that he will