Keith Connolly Says Conor Benn’s Comeback Pays 100% More Than Hearn Offered

Menu Results Schedule Rankings Videos Tickets Forum Contact Us Menu Rankings Schedule Results Boxing Live Keith Connolly Says Conor Benn’s Comeback Pays 100% More Than Hearn Offered Google News Preferred Source By Boxing News 24 Desk - 09/23/2026 - Comments Conor Benn took a two-round thrashing from Ryan, yet his management still secured a lucrative deal for his next fight. Keith Connolly revealed Benn has a guaranteed purse for a return bout, a sum more than 100% higher than Eddie Hearn’s original offer for a Rolly Romero clash.

Connolly did not reveal either figure. His comparison still raises an awkward question for Zuffa: after paying Benn to face Garcia, what kind of fight justifies paying him substantially again?

“In the deal that we made for Conor, we have a substantial comeback number,” Connolly told talkSPORT. He said the payment was negotiated to give Benn a comeback fight in which he can get a win. Connolly also said Zuffa cannot drop Benn under the contract because of the Garcia defeat.