Conor Benn: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Eddie Hearn has come to the defense of the WBC’s controversial decision to designate Conor Benn as the next mandatory challenger for the welterweight title—despite Benn not fighting at 147 pounds for more than three years.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 4

Gennadiy 'GGG' Golovkin Elected to International Boxing Hall of Fame; Tarver, Benn Join 2025 Class

One of the most feared punchers of his era and one of the greatest middleweights of all time Gennadiy “Triple G” Golovkin has officially earned his place among boxing immortals.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 2

Conor Benn Calls Out Next Targets As He Receives No. 1 Welterweight Ranking

Conor Benn was able to get revenge on Chris Eubank Jr. in November, as he was able to hand his bitter rival a one-sided loss via unanimous decision. The win for Benn meant that he had gotten back the only loss he had in his career, when he was on the wrong side of a decision against Eubank Jr.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 27

Ryan Garcia Blasts 'Amateur' Conor Benn Amid Budding Feud

Ryan Garcia has his sights set on Mario Barrios, but he will not let budding rival Conor Benn slip from his mind. The 27-year-old recently signed a bout agreement to face Barrios, the WBC welterweight champion, in February 2026.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 26

Ryan Garcia weighs in on potential Conor Benn clash

After Conor Benn’s impressive victory against Chris Eubank Jr, Benn announced his intention to move down to 147 pounds and challenge for a world title, with Mario Barrios his preferred dance partner.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 25

Conor Benn Eyes Shakur Stevenson Clash as Welterweight Options Stack Up

Conor Benn has been linked with a who’s who of the welterweight division ever since he settled the score with long-time rival Chris Eubank Jr. Ten days ago, 60,000 fans packed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to watch Benn (24-1, 14 KOs) outpoint a subdued Eubank Jr.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 24

Conor Benn: 'He Looked Scared of His Own Shadow'

Devin Haney made history on Saturday night and still walked out to a chorus of criticism. The former undisputed lightweight champion and reigning pound-for-pound player officially became a three-division world champion, dropping Brian Norman Jr.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 23

Devin Haney fires back at Conor Benn after beating Brian Norman Jr

On Saturday, November 22, on a stacked Ring IV card, Devin Haney delivered arguably a career-best performance, beating Brian Norman Jr by unanimous decision to win the WBO welterweight world title.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 18

Conor Benn Responds To Ryan Garcia Fight Callout

Fresh off a massive win over Chris Eubank Jr., Conor Benn continues to entertain a potential welterweight return against Ryan Garcia. Immediately after beating Eubank, Benn used his post-fight callout on Garcia.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 17

Canelo? Title push? What next for Chris Eubank Jr. after Conor Benn loss

Chris Eubank Jr. said he knew from the opening round he would likely lose against Conor Benn on Saturday.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 17

American welterweight champion open to showdown with Conor Benn

On Saturday, November 15, Conor Benn (24-1, 14 KOs) got his much-desired revenge, comfortably beating Chris Eubank Jr (35-4, 25 KOs) by unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 17

What’s Next For Conor Benn?

Conor Benn defeated Chris Eubank Jr. in a unanimous decision in their rematch, as we look at what is next. Benn dropped his man twice to avenge the defeat in the first fight, as he secured a wide decision on the cards: 119-107, 116-110 and 118-108.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 16

Conor Benn ‘not that good’ despite Chris Eubank Jr. win as British star rules out title victory

Despite his shutout victory over Chris Eubank Jr. in last night’s rematch, Conor Benn is not world champion material, according to a British boxing stalwart.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 16

Conor Benn Hits 50 Cent With 6-Word Diss After Chris Eubank Jr Win

American rap icon 50 Cent is no stranger to being embroiled in headlines among the boxing community. This is owed to his infamous feud with Floyd Mayweather, whose friendship with 50 went sour after Mayweather asked 50 Cent to assume charge of his 'The Money Team' boxing promotion while he was in prison for three months in 2012.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 16

‘With all due respect’: Eddie Hearn makes bold claim about the 147-pound division

On Saturday, November 15, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Conor Benn defeated Chris Eubank Jr in their eagerly anticipated middleweight rematch live on DAZN Pay-Per-View.

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Boxing News / ESPN / November 15

Benn: I'll 'go home and cry' after beating Eubank

Conor Benn declared he would probably "go home and cry" after his win over Chris Eubank Jr. on Saturday.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 15

Benn Dominates Eubank To Gain Revenge

Conor Benn dominated Chris Eubank Jr. in their rematch to secure a unanimous decision win, 119-107 118-108 116-110. as you can see how the fight played out live. Eubank gave Benn his first loss via a unanimous decision in their first fight, but the fight was marred by the controversy that followed.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 15

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn Preview: Preview, Undercard

Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn began an epic rivalry in 1990 when the pair fought for the first time in Birmingham, England. A stoppage win for Eubank would see him earn bragging rights before a 1993 rematch.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 14

Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn II: Odds And Prediction

Rivalry runs in the blood of Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn, as they continue the fight series their fathers started in the 1990s. A win for Chris Eubank against Nigel Benn, as well as the pair drawing their second affair, meant that Conor Benn was looking for his family's first victory over the Eubanks.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 14

Nigel Benn Promises ‘The Real’ Conor Benn In the Rematch

Conor Benn (23-1, 14 KOs) is on a vengeance arc. Following a loss to Chris Eubank Jr (35-3, 25 KOs) in April, he is all set to reclaim his throne on Saturday.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

Rematch set for Saturday, November 15 Live worldwide on DAZN Pay-Per-View Main card begins: 4:45 pm GMT / 11:45 am ET / 8:45 am PT Ring walk window provided for the main event Full undercard features multi-division matchups Decades of family history will come full circle once again.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 13

Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn 2 press conference quotes and fight prediction

Chris Eubank Jr. (35-3, 25 KOs) and Conor Benn (23-1, 14 KOs) clash once again in a 12-round middleweight contest. Their bout headlines a card presented by Riyadh Season, The Ring, SELA, Matchroom Boxing, and BOXXER – in association with Queensberry Promotions and Goldstar Promotions.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 13

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2: Preview & Betting Tips

The long-running family feud between the Eubanks and the Benns continues, as Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn prepare to square off once again in one of British boxing’s most heated modern rivalries.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 12

Pros Predict Eubank Vs. Benn 2 – ‘He’s Had Better Days’

Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn face off on November 15 in their rematch, as boxing insiders picked their winner. Eubank won the first fight via a unanimous decision, which was dominated by contentious weight stipulations.

Boxing News / MMA Sucka / November 11

Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 – Betting Tips and Preview

Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 goes down this Saturday night and after a blockbuster slobber-knocker in their first bout, expect a similar firefight in the rematch.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 10

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn II – fight week odds and best prop bets

On Saturday, November 15, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn II headlines a Sela Promotions event, in association with Matchroom and Boxxer.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 2

Conor Benn suffered hideous facial injuries in narrow win that saw his perfect record shattered

An emerging force as a young professional, Conor Benn pulled victory from the jaws of defeat — after suffering a series of brutal facial injuries. Enjoying an impressive 23-fight unbeaten run to kickstart his career as a household British name, incoming star Conor Benn had turned a dominant reign as a Continental champion prior to his first loss.

MMA News / Fights Around The World / August 8

Conor Benn Makes UFC Callout Ahead of Chris Eubank Jr Rematch

Conor Benn (23-1, 14 KOs) certainly loves to stir up drama. Following his recent loss to Chris Eubank Jr (35-3, 25 KOs), Benn is currently gearing up for a rematch at the same venue, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, in November.