5 Possible Conor Benn Opponents Next Back Down At Welterweight

5 Possible Conor Benn Opponents Next Back Down At Welterweight

Conor Benn had the best win of his professional fight career this weekend in an outstanding display against rival Chris Eubank Jr.

He won by a wide UD points decision despite Eubank Jr even having the best fighter in the world’s trainer in his corner.

This didn’t phase Conor Benn at all.

He stamped his authority on the fight right from the get go.

Afterwards he mentioned he will likely go back down from middleweight to welterweight, his more natural weight class.

5 Possible Conor Benn Opponents Next Back Down At Welterweight

Here are possible opponents next at 147 lbs:

Mario Barrios (WBC Welterweight Champion): Benn’s top target to win the belt his father held — direct challenge for title legacy.

Lewis Crocker (IBF Welterweight Champion): UK-based Irish rival for a domestic clash — tests Benn’s weight cut with high-stakes action.

Brian Norman Jr. (WBO Welterweight Contender): Undefeated American prospect — cross-Atlantic fight to build U.S. appeal and chase WBO strap.

Ryan Garcia: Post-fight callout by Benn: massive social media draw with speed vs power matchup for blockbuster payday.

Devin Haney: Another direct callout: slick former lightweight champ’s boxing IQ contrasts Benn’s aggression for hype-filled styles clash.

The world is now Conor Benn’s oyster.

Norman and Haney fight soon out of the above and Ryan Garcia is still looking for a fight.

Here was the moment Conor Benn got the big decision this weekend.

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