Barry Hearn, the prominent boxing promoter, expressed his anger towards boxer Conor Benn for leaving Matchroom in a manner he deemed disrespectful. Benn's decision to switch to Zuffa Boxing comes after a long-term association with Matchroom where he had been supported, particularly during a challenging time involving a previous doping allegation. Hearn's frustration escalated as Benn opted to skip any discussions with him about the move, leading to a public fallout between the boxer and his former promoter.

The transition to Zuffa Boxing, run by UFC president Dana White and backed by Saudi funding, marks a significant shift in Benn's career trajectory. Citing an