Conor Benn - what’s next?

[Taansend]

40+ years ago Andrew Ridgeley wisely walked away from fame knowing he'd made a shitload of money because of someone else. He didn't have any talent but he was young, rich & healthy.

Conor Benn is in the same boat now. If he's wise he'll enjoy the millions he's made as he isn't going to win anything of note.

[coneye]

I think he's probably done, he's played the weight game for paydays and was never all that in the first place, especially off the egg diet.

I can't see Zuffa bank rolling him at british level or allowing a rebuild. Eubank 3 looks likely

Tend to agree , so realisticly what would you do if you was his manager , Benn is Benn and i doubt his ego will take a great big drop in money so who does he get that he MIGHT BEAT , if i was his manager i'd still chase and exploit , sons of the famous , think i would start with Nikita Tzu ,, then , let his brother try and avenge that one , both them will sell big in Aust and probably earn him a million plus , each one , Then i'd go round 3 with Eubank , , and if he won that one , probably finish with a crack at Brooks ,

Mind you a couple of wins over these blokes and i can just here Nigel telling the world with the new found experience his sons got , to go with the incredible talent , he's now ready for a rematch with Garcia , because he's just has if not more deluded than his son

[Heldenjaeger]

Spike O'Sullivan had a lot to say on social media. He's over 40 and not very good, perfect comeback fight for Benn at 160 or 168. And I'm sure Spike would love the payday.

[Eolaithe]

The beatable Denzel Bentley (WBO 160lbs title) or the ancient Erislandy Lara (WBA 160lbs title)? Are these guys the "most beatable" world champions to pit Benn against at 160lbs or 168ls?

Benn would also earn big paydays against domestic fighters, such as Saunders, Brook and Eubank Jr.

I don't think Zuffa will "throw the towel in" and stop working with Benn whilst there's still decent money to be made from their nepo baby.

[smiling assassin]

The beatable Denzel Bentley (WBO 160lbs title) or the ancient Erislandy Lara (WBA 160lbs title)? Are these guys the "most beatable" world champions to pit Benn against at 160lbs or 168ls?

Benn would also earn big paydays against domestic fighters, such as Saunders, Brook and Eubank Jr.

I don't think Zuffa will "throw the towel in" and stop working with Benn whilst there's still decent money to be made from their nepo baby.

Bentley beats the breaks off Benn. Another proper mismatch and Bentley not a big enough payday for Benn to even think of fighting him.

[SeanBrennan]

40+ years ago Andrew Ridgeley wisely walked away from fame knowing he'd made a shitload of money because of someone else. He didn't have any talent but he was young, rich & healthy.

Conor Benn is in the same boat now. If he's wise he'll enjoy the millions he's made as he isn't going to win anything of note.

This is a hilarious comparison love it.

[Deserter]

The beatable Denzel Bentley (WBO 160lbs title) or the ancient Erislandy Lara (WBA 160lbs title)? Are these guys the "most beatable" world champions to pit Benn against at 160lbs or 168ls?

Benn would also earn big paydays against domestic fighters, such as Saunders, Brook and Eubank Jr.

I don't think Zuffa will "throw the towel in" and stop working with Benn whilst there's still decent money to be made from their nepo baby.

Bentley beats the breaks off Benn. Another proper mismatch and Bentley not a big enough payday for Benn to even think of fighting him.

100% this. Denzel may be 'beatable', but not by Benn, that's for sure. He'd bully him.

[Noxy]

Caiomhin Agyarko in Belfast. It would be huge.

[Grilling Machine]

If he goes to 160 the killers at 154 might not be far behind. I'd advise a durable warmup for Josh Kelly, then see how the land lies.

Ohh, not sure about Josh Kelly straight away. He looked really good last time out.
https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/788492

I think I worded that badly - I meant a warmup against someone durable followed by a tilt at post-Boots Kelly.

Careless whisker. Garcia's feet have got more rhythm.

[keithmoonhangover]

Up to 168, a KO over Liam Smith and then Eubank part 3.

[stujones]

We’ve had fighters completely outclassed when stepping up to elite level. Gary Locket, Michael Jennings, Kevin Lueshing, Richie Wenton, Ady Lewis, Brian Rose, Lee Purdy.

Different to Benn is they didn’t get near the money before or for the fight or near the hype - I can’t even remember if their press conferences were televised.

Not many of them did much after that fight. But Benn has had much more investment, so I think he’ll get some paydays.

[KiwiRider]

Up to 168, a KO over Liam Smith and then Eubank part 3.

Can we call him The Corpse Collector after those two and Reggie, and Chris Algieri?
I mean, talk about dredging up the freshly buried. He'll start his press conferences with a shovel.

[coneye]

Up to 168, a KO over Liam Smith and then Eubank part 3.

Can we call him The Corpse Collector after those two and Reggie, and Chris Algieri?
I mean, talk about dredging up the freshly buried. He'll start his press conferences with a shovel.

Don't think he would beat a fit and healthy Liam Smith , he'd get knocke out , whats more i doubt if Eubank would take it at less than 168 now , and a nourished Eubank knocks him out has well .

The big problem for Benn is with his lifestyle and young age he probably needs a couple more fights , he would want big money and therefore needs to fight somone who can hit back , don;t think the world are gonna pay to see him beat old underweight men anymore

[Grilling Machine]

We’ve had fighters completely outclassed when stepping up to elite level. Gary Locket, Michael Jennings, Kevin Lueshing, Richie Wenton, Ady Lewis, Brian Rose, Lee Purdy.

Woods was unlucky to fight Jones right before he faded, but he had a decent career after.