The British fighter left Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable to join the UFC boss's new venture in February and has revealed that a "drastic" difference in money was behind the switch.

Benn told The Overlap podcast: "This is one of those decisions where I sit down and I go, 'It changes not just my kids' lives but my kids' kids lives.'

"There's nothing I would not be willing to do in the interests of my kids and family over anybody."

The pugilist is thought to have signed an eight-figure deal for his fight against Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury's comeback bout on April 11 and admits that it was a "business decision" to end his long-term partnership with Hearn.

Benn said: "It's hard when you're talking the money you're talking. You can't say it's painful because my loyalty is not with Matchroom - I love Matchroom and am forever grateful [to them]. My love for Eddie and Matchroom will always be there.

"You can't even say heartbreaking because, ultimately, it's a business decision and you have to make the best decision for you, your family and your career. For me, this is the best decision."

Hearn described Benn's exit as a "dagger in the heart" but the fighter insists that he doesn't want any bad blood with the Matchroom supremo.

The boxer told BBC Sport: "Of course I've spoken to him [Hearn]. It is what it is, it's business and that's all it is.

"I'll always have a friendship with Eddie. Whether he reciprocates that or not is entirely up to him.

"I'm not in this sport to make enemies. I'm here to do the best by my family and give my family the best life possible.

"Also, I'm excited about this journey in my career. It's a new chapter.

"I'm paying in blood. This is violent money. This isn't easy, so I've made the right decision."