From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Conor Benn made an impact.
Conor Nigel Benn is a British professional boxer, known as the son of former two-division world champion Nigel Benn. He has established his own professional career in the sport, separate from his father's legacy. However, his career has faced controversy. In 2022, Benn's scheduled fight against Chris Eubank Jr. was postponed due to Benn failing a drug test. The situation resulted in investigations and debate within the boxing world regarding anti-doping measures and the integrity of the sport.
In April 2016, Conor Benn, aged 19, made his professional boxing debut at The O2 Arena in London, defeating Ivailo Boyanov by technical knockout in the first round.
In September 2016, Conor Benn was scheduled to fight Silvije Kebet, but after Kebet pulled out, Benn defeated late replacement Joe Ducker by technical knockout in the second round, improving his record to 4-0.
In July 2017, Conor Benn returned to the O2 Arena, stopping Mike Cole in round 3 after a left hook, marking his fifth stoppage victory.
In September 2017, Conor Benn appeared on an edition of NXTGEN on Sky Sports and stopped the previously unbeaten Kane Baker in round 2 at York Hall.
In October 2017, Conor Benn remained undefeated by knocking out Nathan Clarke in the first round at the Manchester Arena on the undercard of Anthony Crolla vs. Ricky Burns. Promoter Eddie Hearn mentioned that Benn's next fight would be in the United States.
In December 2017, Conor Benn fought Cedrick Peynaud at York Hall in London. Despite being knocked down twice in the first round, Benn managed to drop Peynaud in rounds 5 and 6, ultimately winning by a 57-54 points decision to maintain his undefeated record.
In January 2018, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) ordered a fight between Conor Benn and Isaac MacLeod in an English welterweight title eliminator, with the fight scheduled to take place by June 2018.
In June 2018, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) originally scheduled for Conor Benn to fight Isaac MacLeod in an English welterweight title eliminator, as stated in January 2018.
In July 2018, Eddie Hearn mentioned that Conor Benn was interested in a rematch with Cedrick Peynaud, potentially for a fight in July 2018.
In 2018, Amir Khan beat Samuel Vargas by twelve-round unanimous decision.
On June 21, 2019, Conor Benn defended his WBA Continental title against Jussi Koivula at York Hall. Benn won by a second-round technical knockout after a left hook sent Koivula to the canvas.
In October 2019, Conor Benn secured a technical knockout victory over Steve Jamoye in the fourth round on the undercard of Regis Prograis vs. Josh Taylor. Benn had a point deducted for a low blow before stopping Jamoye.
On November 21, 2020, Conor Benn defeated former IBO welterweight champion Sebastian Formella by unanimous decision at the SSE Arena in Wembley, London. The judges scored the bout 99–92, 99–91, and 100–91 for Benn.
On April 10, 2021, Conor Benn faced and defeated Samuel Vargas at the Copper Box Arena in just 80 seconds, leading to Benn calling out Amir Khan for a fight.
On June 14, 2021, Conor Benn signed a new five-year deal with Matchroom Sport and was scheduled to fight Adrián Granados on July 31.
In August 2021, it was announced that Conor Benn's fight against Adrián Granados, previously postponed due to Benn testing positive for COVID-19 in June 2021, would take place on September 4 at Emerald Headingley Stadium in Leeds.
On March 9, 2022, it was announced that Conor Benn would face former IBO welterweight champion Chris Van Heerden on April 16, 2022, at the AO Arena in Manchester, England.
In April 2022, Conor Benn dominated Chris Van Heerden, securing a second-round TKO and retaining his title at the AO Arena in Manchester.
On September 23, 2023, after 525 days out of the ring, Conor Benn fought his comeback fight in Orlando, Florida, against Rodolfo Orozco and won by unanimous decision.
On February 3, 2024, in Las Vegas, Conor Benn defeated Peter Dobson by unanimous decision after 12 rounds.
In January 2025, it was reported that Conor Benn was set to face Chris Eubank Jr. in London, England on April 26, 2025.
On April 26, 2025, Conor Benn fought Chris Eubank Jr. and lost by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 116-112 to Eubank Jr.
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