Conor Benn has now been allowed to fight with UKAD, choosing not to appeal the NADP’s decision to dismiss the charges. The 28-year-old Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) can now resume his career in the UK. He no longer faces a ban and can continue to fight without being restricted.
While that’s a positive on the surface for Benn, it doesn’t guarantee success in fights against top-tier fighters, even those with inflated ratings like Chris Eubank Jr. It is expected that Benn will quickly set up a fight with Eubank Jr. or maybe the WBC welterweight champion. Mario Barrios.
The chances of Benn beating Eubank Jr or Barrios are pretty slim because he hasn’t shown the same power he had before his two-year suspension.
Still Unproven
UK fans are still in love with Conor Benn despite never having beaten any top level contenders during his eight year career. He is popular because he is the son of the famous British fighter Nigel Benn, and he travels a lot in the United Kingdom. If you are the son of a famous boxer, it automatically puts you above talented fighters. It’s a celebrity type thing.
Bad British boxing fans need a star to worshipand Benn is about the best they can hope for now. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are old and almost finished, holding on only because of their past successes.
Benn’s last six wins:
– Peter Dobson
– Rodolfo Orozco
– Chris Van Heerde
– Chris Algieri
– Adrian Granados
– Samuel Vargas
Can Hearn make a star?
If promoter Eddie Hearn uses his astute matchmaking expertise, he can maneuver Benn to prevent being repeatedly beaten to help bring in the money for the next three to five years. In order for Hearn to do this, he has to forget about matching Benn against Eubank Jr. because he will be discovered by him. The 35-year-old Eubank Jr. isn’t a true world-class fighter, but he’s still good enough to beat a fighter of Conor Benn’s caliber.
If you’re Hearn, you need to tell the public that Benn needs to tune out the cobwebs and focus on fighting fringe contenders until he sees a weak champion or a vacant belt with a beatable contender. wait in line.
Winning a world title would validate Benn in the eyes of the British public, but not with US fans. They have open eyes and know what Ben is all about, and they won’t waste their time watching his fights.