Chris Jenkins vs. Conor Benn - 25 July 2020 (OFF)

[Ruthless-RKO]

Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn continued his consistent media presence today, sitting down for a one-hour interview with iFL TV. In addition to the standard heavyweight discussion, Hearn gave an update on his planned “Fight Camp” series, which he hopes to kick off on July 25th with Chris Jenkins defending his British welterweight title against Conor Benn in the main event.

While that fight and others, including Sam Eggington vs. Ted Cheeseman in what I’ve dubbed the Breakfast Taco Brawl, remain works-in-progress, Hearn intends to transplant several previously set fights into the series. Among their number: Simon Vallily vs. Fabio Wardley, Gavin Gwynne vs. James Tennyson, and Chris Billam-Smith vs. Nathan Thorley.

According to Hearn, all fights will be domestic besides Dillian Whyte-Alexander Povetkin and Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano.

Jenkins (22-3-3, 8 KO) lifted the British belt from the recently retired Johnny Garton in March of last year, added the Commonwealth belt with a controversial technical decision over Paddy Gallagher, and drew with Liam Taylor in his first simultaneous defense.

The 23-year-old Benn (16-0, 11 KO), Jenkins’ mandatory challenger, doesn’t appear to have his father’s high ceiling but is a joy to watch. Throwing down with Jenkins would definitely make for a fun main event.

[Coco]

The fight everyone is after, a big payday against someone prob short of British level.

Nevertheless Benn is one of my favourite fighters to watch, big stones, huge fighting spirit, never in a dull fight.

And Jenkins cuts.

[chrisnew86]

Looking forward to this.

I had a little £20 wager on Benn not winning a British title a couple years ago so now he has his chance

[handsofstone]

Jenkins and Lockett are bang up for this but Warren wont allow it, shame as it's a good match up, if Jenkins could somehow avoid getting cut then he could pose some serious questions

[mickey1975]

The fight everyone is after, a big payday against someone prob short of British level.

Nevertheless Benn is one of my favourite fighters to watch, big stones, huge fighting spirit, never in a dull fight.

And Jenkins cuts.

My mate got offered terrible money to fight Benn.

[gregregegg]

Dont know much about jenkins but looking at his record either his opponents gloves were made from broken glass or He loves to swing his head forwards and clash heads. 4 of his last 6 fights have been stopped on cuts.

I wouldn't want to fall behind on the cards and look to make up ground later on this one if i was benn.

[stujones]

Is this on - this is a great fight! Really tough to call.

[Stuarty]

Is this a goer or is Eddie just looking for some attention again? Where is it being staged?

[Glass Joe]

[kevo]

Breakfast Taco Brawl? What’s all that about?

[Coco]

The fight everyone is after, a big payday against someone prob short of British level.

Nevertheless Benn is one of my favourite fighters to watch, big stones, huge fighting spirit, never in a dull fight.

And Jenkins cuts.

My mate got offered terrible money to fight Benn.

But I guess he didn't have a title,
Eddie has picked Jenkins as a winnable fight, I'm sure Lockett knows this and has priced accordingly

[margaret thatcher]

Conor will win, his first serious title on his way to a world title. EBU next if they take him that route. People are starting to realise

[Cazelo]

The fight everyone is after, a big payday against someone prob short of British level.

Nevertheless Benn is one of my favourite fighters to watch, big stones, huge fighting spirit, never in a dull fight.

And Jenkins cuts.

My mate got offered terrible money to fight Benn.

who's your mate? saw Ashley theopane got offered about 3k and turned it down. said he take it for real money and a bit more notice

[rio]

Jenkins accepted the fight but Warren would not let him fight. S**t house move really from big frank as Jenkins could hardly be considered a priority to Warren and its not like he can even offer him a fight. Just stopping him making a living.

[tony1234]

Is this going to be PPV ? A couple of bouts plus a version of who lives in a house like this ?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Is this going to be PPV ? A couple of bouts plus a version of who lives in a house like this ?

Don’t see it being a ppv..

[Stuarty]

Jenkins accepted the fight but Warren would not let him fight. S**t house move really from big frank as Jenkins could hardly be considered a priority to Warren and its not like he can even offer him a fight. Just stopping him making a living.

Hopefully Jenkins snaps and does a Terry Marsh

In all seriousness, what an absolute wank move by fish eyes! Prick!

[gregregegg]

Jenkins accepted the fight but Warren would not let him fight. S**t house move really from big frank as Jenkins could hardly be considered a priority to Warren and its not like he can even offer him a fight. Just stopping him making a living.

Thats fuked up if its true. You want your fighters on your shows then pay them more than people will pay them for there shows. In what fornicating universe is allegedly going to get him a better fight than benn, biggish name, and raw enough to be borderline beatable.... unless frank happens to anounce he is fighting kahn in a couple of months.... witch is about a 1000000/1 shot then this has been a fukheadmove.

[mickey1975]

My mate got offered terrible money to fight Benn.

who's your mate? saw Ashley theopane got offered about 3k and turned it down. said he take it for real money and a bit more notice

Dean Croft. On ppv at a sold out MEN. Less than he got weeks later at a small Hall show.

[coneye]

Jenkins accepted the fight but Warren would not let him fight. S**t house move really from big frank as Jenkins could hardly be considered a priority to Warren and its not like he can even offer him a fight. Just stopping him making a living.

Thats fuked up if its true. You want your fighters on your shows then pay them more than people will pay them for there shows. In what fornicating universe is allegedly going to get him a better fight than benn, biggish name, and raw enough to be borderline beatable.... unless frank happens to anounce he is fighting kahn in a couple of months.... witch is about a 1000000/1 shot then this has been a fukheadmove.

Suppose it depends on the offer , If it was a similar offer than Mickey said was made to his mate Dean Croft ,, It could well off been Warren just not allowing his boxer to be taken the piss out off .

[Twinkle Toes]

Outside of Warren, everyone else in the Jenkins camp want the fight, so it's obvious logic that the offer can't be that bad can it.

[Glass Joe]

Wasn't Jenkins like 4 seconds away from losing his British title, so probably desperate for a money fight before he loses for little money. Have Frank and Eddie ever done business for a fight that didn't involve a fighter being in a mandatory position?

[coneye]

Outside of Warren, everyone else in the Jenkins camp want the fight, so it's obvious logic that the offer can't be that bad can it.

Don't know i'm not privy to all that info , just playing devils advocate

[brilo33]

who many rounds ?, i am going jenkins tough lad throws a lot, be one of benns best wins where it wont for jenkins

[Stuarty]

who many rounds ?, i am going jenkins tough lad throws a lot, be one of benns best wins where it wont for jenkins

Would be for Jenkins British title mate so a 12 rounder...