Conor Benn opinions

[crusader]

There are definitely some things you can judge.

How many fighters go from being technically a mess (the way he throws some shots is just bizarre) to solid technicians, for example? Some people are looking at the lack of expeirence as if it means there must be huge improvmeent to come, but these late starters are often hobbeled by shortcomings in skill throughout their careers.

Conor may well improve and move on to big things, but then again the same can be said about the many fighters starting out in the pros who are looking just as good as he is.

[PredatorHayds]

When did he start boxing by the way? I see that he claims to have gone 20-2 as an amateur, although there is no mention of him winning any particular titles (which could then be verified) and I can't find footage or reports of any of these fights, which seems odd given his apparent success and famous name.

Typically the guys with little experience when they're nearly 20 show pronounced technical issues that stick with them, and have to rely on notable physical gifts (e.g. Wilder's power and length). It's not always the case of course, but I think starting late often lowers one's ceiling, and I wonder if he'll struggle to make serious technical progression (and he's starting at a much lower point than Eubank and Fury were).

Futher, and as others note, he is trying to fight too much like his father. He's looked the best to me when he's sticked and moved, and this approach allows him to better capitalize on his speed, which so far seems to be the only area which can be considered a strength for him.

All his amateur fights were in Australia.

He's had good sparring though. His old man used to spar with him.