Conor Benn
34 stories covering Conor Benn — news, results and analysis.
Zerafa Says Chris Eubank Jr Is 'Pricing Himself Out' of Melbourne Clash
The Australian claims Eubank, 37, has lost his love for the sport and is dodging a real risk 11 months after his last fight.
Oct 4, 2026
Chris Eubank Jr Retracts Corruption Claims Against BBBofC and Smith
A year after airing grievances over £610,000 in fines, Eubank Jr issues a full public apology and confidential settlement.
Oct 1, 2026
Conor Benn Heads to 160 Next as Eubank Jr Trilogy Gets Shelved
Benn's team wants a win before any Eubank rubber match — and floated 168lbs, where the undersized 25-1 welterweight would give away serious size.
Sep 28, 2026
Bellew Backs Benn for a Eubank Jr Trilogy — Here's Why
After a lopsided November rematch that saw Eubank Jr dropped twice in the 12th, Tony Bellew says a third fight only ends one way.
Sep 23, 2026
Sheeraz Walks Away From His WBO Belt — Hearn Says He'd Better Have a Plan
Hamzah Sheeraz vacated his WBO super middleweight title rather than face mandatory Janibek Alimkhanuly. Eddie Hearn isn't hiding his frustration.
Sep 21, 2026
Eddie Hearn Casts Doubt on Conor Benn Beating Eubank Jr at 168
Hearn admits Matchroom engineered a 160lb, rehydration-clause edge for Benn — and isn't sure a fair fight at super-middleweight ends the same way.
Sep 19, 2026
Luke Campbell Floats Comeback to Fight Conor Benn After Garcia Loss
Fresh off a second-round battering by Ryan Garcia, Conor Benn (25-1) has an unlikely suitor: an Olympic gold medallist willing to end retirement.
Sep 18, 2026
Terence Crawford Shuts Down Ryan Garcia Callout: Stay Retired
Fresh off a second-round KO of Conor Benn, Ryan Garcia wants Crawford out of retirement. The five-weight champ says no — and hands Garcia a five-name to-do list instead.
Sep 15, 2026
Ryan Garcia stops Conor Benn in Round 2 to keep WBC belt
Garcia needed just two rounds to end Conor Benn's unbeaten run, handing the Brit his first pro loss and lifting his own record to 26-2.
Sep 14, 2026
Ryan Garcia's Missing Walkout: The De La Hoya Mix-Up Explained
Garcia (25-2, 20 KO) thought Oscar De La Hoya ducked his walkout. Golden Boy's camp says the plan was actually a two-legend surprise.
Sep 14, 2026
Andy Ruiz's Comeback Is Falling Apart: Four Fights, Five Years, No Answers
The former unified heavyweight champ has looked worse every time out. At 37, after losing to fringe contender Damian Knyba, the road back looks closed.
Sep 12, 2026
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Hit the Scales in Vegas for WBC Welterweight Clash
Both men must make 147 pounds Friday before Saturday's title showdown. Garcia is 2-2 in his last five; Benn brings a 25-1 record into the ring.
Sep 11, 2026
Jai Opetaia Wants David Benavidez's Cruiserweight Belts
Two unbeaten champions, 62-0 combined. Opetaia says he'll chase undisputed with or without Benavidez — first he has to get past Noel Mikaelian on Saturday.
Sep 10, 2026
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: A Fight Between Two Question Marks
Garcia (25-2, 20 KO) defends his WBC welterweight title against Benn (25-1) Saturday in Vegas. The subplot? A weight cut Benn admits is brutal.
Sep 9, 2026
Conor Benn Shrugs Off Drug-Test Talk Before Ryan Garcia Title Fight
Two fighters with PED histories meet for the WBC welterweight belt Saturday. Benn (25-1) says testing isn't even a passing thought.
Sep 8, 2026
Henry Garcia Fires Back at Team Crawford: 'Fight Benavidez or Come to 147'
Ryan Garcia's father is done playing nice with Terence Crawford's camp, and he's daring the 42-0 retiree to end his layoff at welterweight.
Sep 7, 2026
Conor Benn Rules Out Teofimo Lopez Fight Before Garcia Clash
Benn says his September 12 shot at Ryan Garcia's WBC welterweight title is his last at 147lbs — and 168lbs is the plan after that.
Sep 6, 2026
Terence Crawford Shuts Down Comeback Talk, Fires at Ryan Garcia
Retired at 42-0 after beating Canelo, Crawford says he's staying put — and he's not fighting a 'cokehead' ahead of Garcia-Benn on September 12.
Sep 4, 2026
Conor Benn's Welterweight Gamble: The Weight Cut That Has Fans Talking
Benn drops to 147 for the first time in nearly four-and-a-half years to challenge Ryan Garcia. Tony Bellew isn't worried about that tight-looking photo.
Sep 3, 2026
Ryan Garcia Calls Terence Crawford a 'Hater' Over Conor Benn Pick
Garcia (25-2, 20 KO) defends his WBC title against Benn on September 12 — and he's not happy Crawford is backing the underdog.
Aug 30, 2026
Ryan Garcia Picks Sugar Ray Leonard as Welterweight GOAT
The WBC champ ran a fantasy bracket of nine welterweight legends and landed on Leonard, whose 36-4 (25 KO) resume speaks for itself.
Aug 26, 2026
Crawford Sticks With Benn Upset Pick Over Ryan Garcia in Vegas
The retired pound-for-pound king says Conor Benn's size and power will strip Garcia of the WBC welterweight belt on September 12.
Aug 17, 2026
BoMac Says Conor Benn 'Destroys' Ryan Garcia in Vegas Title Fight
Crawford's head trainer predicts a stoppage when Garcia defends his WBC belt against Benn (25-1, 14 KO) on September 12.
Aug 12, 2026
Frank Warren Makes Conor Benn a 'Massive Underdog' Against Ryan Garcia
Benn, 25-1, jumps back to 147lbs on September 12 to challenge WBC champ Ryan Garcia (25-2). Warren isn't buying the Brit's chances.
Aug 11, 2026
Conor Benn Chases His WBC Dream Against Ryan Garcia in Vegas
Benn (25-1, 14 KO) drops back to 147 for the first time in four years to challenge Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title on September 12.
Aug 10, 2026
Zuffa Boxing Lands That Prize Guy as Dublin Debut Gets a Sponsor
The UK competition platform is presenting partner for Zuffa Boxing 10 in Dublin on 8 August, building on deals with Conor Benn (25-1) and Johnny Fisher.
Aug 5, 2026
Ryan Garcia Dares Gervonta Davis to Climb to 147 for Rematch
Garcia, 27, says a welterweight rematch with the 30-0-1 Davis beats a Haney do-over — but only if Tank agrees to fight at 147lbs.
Aug 3, 2026
Teddy Atlas Backs Conor Benn to Upset Ryan Garcia in Vegas
The Hall of Fame trainer leans toward Benn (25-1) over WBC champ Garcia (25-2) on September 12, citing one recurring flaw in 'King Ry's' game.
Jul 30, 2026
Canelo Backs Ryan Garcia Over Conor Benn in September Title Clash
Alvarez gave up his traditional September slot and is siding with his former stablemate ahead of Garcia's WBC welterweight defence on the 12th.
Jul 29, 2026
Conor Benn Backs Lomachenko Over Gervonta Davis — But the Fight Might Not Happen
Benn (25-1) says he'd favour a returning Loma over Tank right now. Trouble is, Lomachenko looks set to chase a title at 130 instead.
Jul 29, 2026
De La Hoya Says Zuffa Can't Freeze Him Out of Garcia vs Benn
Golden Boy's boss insists he'll be front and center for Ryan Garcia's fight with Conor Benn — an event Turki Alalshikh says has already moved $6M+ in tickets.
Jul 28, 2026
Teofimo Lopez Eyes Garcia-Benn Winner After Romero Welterweight Bid
Lopez debuts at 147lbs against WBA champ Rolando Romero on August 22, chasing a third-division title and a unification shot at the Garcia-Benn winner.
Jul 25, 2026
Bellew's Garcia-Benn Verdict: Which Ryan Shows Up Decides It
Tony Bellew backs Ryan Garcia as an overwhelming favourite over Conor Benn on Sept 12 — but only if the right version of the WBC champ turns up.
Jul 25, 2026
Kell Brook Says One Fight Could End His Retirement: Conor Benn
At 40 and four-plus years out of the ring, Brook won't lace up for just anyone — but a Benn grudge match after a Ryan Garcia loss? That's different.
Jul 24, 2026