Conor Benn: Zuffa Boxing, Chris Eubank Rivalry & Eddie Hearn Fallout | The Overlap Exclusive

Boxer Conor Benn sits down with Gary Neville for an exclusive interview, brought to you by Sky Bet.

Conor opens up on life outside the ring, including his relationship with his father Nigel Benn, and speaks candidly about the challenges he has faced, from dealing with controversy to the impact on his mental health.

Benn also explains his shock decision to sign a fight deal with Dana White’s Zuffa over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom. Why did he make the move, and has he spoken to Hearn since?

Conor reflects on the fights with Chris Eubank Jr. He talks about the difference between the two fights, whether they like each other and if there will be a trilogy fight.

He puts his future firmly in focus, Conor discusses his ambitions of becoming a world champion. With Regis Prograis next up, he opens up on his love for the sport and the mindset driving him forward.

00:00 Intro

06:22 Dad Relationship and Discipline

10:04 Eubank Rivalry

36:49 Leaving Matchroom

44:34 One Fight Deal with Zuffa

50:37 Inside Camp and Sparring Stories

57:58 Injuries and Fight Safety

01:04:29 Fitness Data and Camp Tweaks

01:08:01 Strength Numbers and Risk Reward

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