Here is all you need to know about British professional boxer Conor Benn including his age, career, bio and net worth
Conor Benn encountered criticism for suggesting that he would fight retired boxing great Manny Pacquiao and promote the idea in Saudi Arabia.
Who is boxer Conor Benn, bio, age, height, weight, family, parents, wife fight record and net worth
Promoter Eddie Hearn stated that Benn and Pacquiao were in communication while Benn posed for pictures and even had a scheduled head-to-head meeting with the fighter.
Since August 21, 2021, Pacquiao has not engaged in a professional fight. His final bout occurred as he approached 43 years old, following a two-year hiatus. He ultimately suffered a loss to Yordenis Ugas, therefore forfeiting his WBA title.
Meanwhile, Mike Coppinger of ESPN reports that Pacquiao and Conor are in-depth in their negotiations to square off at welterweight. Conor was also seen hanging out with Mike Fury.
Tyson Fury & Conor Benn hanging out today. What do you think they discussed? pic.twitter.com/9H2znMNHPg
— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) March 8, 2024
Who is Conor Benn?
Conor Nigel Benn is a British professional boxer who was born on September 28, 1996, in Greenwich, London, England. The 27-year-old stands 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall.
Benn weighed 150.6 pounds, a little below the contracted catch weight of 151 pounds, when he got on the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s scale for his fight vs Peter Dobson in 2024.
Pro Boxing Record: 23-0-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) ; Nickname: The Destroyer
A look at Conor Benn’s career
At the age of 19, he made his professional debut at The O2 Arena in London in April 2016 by defeating Bulgarian Ivailo Boyanov via technical knockout in the opening round.
He surprised everyone by defeating Ivailo Boyanov in the opening frame. Additionally, he made sure he won the SSE Hydro competition in May by employing the same technical knockout. In June, he then overcame Lukas Radic.
After that, with a perfect 4-0 record, he stopped Joe Ducker. In the opening round, on December 10, he triumphed over Steven Backhouse. But the battle was called off because Steven was hurt.
In the New York Hall, he had defeated the most formidable Kane Baker. And he went on to vanquish them one after the other in a sequence. He defeated Chris Truman, Peynaud, Nathan Clarke, and Sanduo.
Prior to losing the championship due to a ban, he was the WBA European welterweight champion in 2018 and 2022. After the suspension was removed, he engaged in two fights, winning both times, over Peter Dobson in February 2024 and Rodolfo Orozco in September 2023.
Conor Benn’s parents
Conor Benn is the son of former boxing two-division world champion Nigel Benn. His mother’s name is Caroline Jackson.
Conor Benn’s wife and kids
Conor Benn is married to Victoria Benn and the two got married in 2018. They have a son.
What is Conor Benn’s net worth?
Conor Benn has a net worth of $5 million.