Conor Benn signs with ZUFFA Boxing / UPDATE: New Deal

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Good move?

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  1. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Sidney Sweeney got a flat ass Full Member

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    Who the hell has Benn fought at that level? Bud would toy with Benn, Conor has never beaten a top ten contender.
     
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  2. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Most likely. But Bud struggled with Mean Machine and struggled with Jose Benavidez. Yes, Bud is a phenomenal fighter - a bonafide ATG. But he's human. He struggled in fights he shouldve dismantled opponents. Perhaps Benn would fill that role as well.

    And, to be honest, I dont know who won between Crawford and Madrimov. Every time I rewatch it the outcome looks mistaken.
     
  3. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    You are high :risas3:
     
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  4. ruffryders

    ruffryders Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He convinced me that Hearn is probably the best promoter in the business with regards hyping fighters lol
     
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  5. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    He has always excelled at that aspect of promotion
    Look at how he made Dillian Whyre a PPV fighter because he punched AJ once
     
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  6. ruffryders

    ruffryders Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ah yes,
    He got ppl believing he was the boogey man of the division when he was literally a basic slugger who had the footwork of an ice skater.
     
  7. like a boss

    like a boss have gloves will travel Full Member

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    Basic sluggers like yourself need to be a more careful of thin ice.
     
  8. like a boss

    like a boss have gloves will travel Full Member

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    Eddie Hearn claims he lent Conor Benn £550k.

    Benn claims Hearn didn't lend him any money.

    One of them should have a nose the size of Pinocchio over the size of the lie they are telling.
     
  9. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    Id laugh my ass off if regis looked washed up cuz he couldn't make that weight anymore, is strong at 150 and kos benn. Never thought benn was that good anyway
     
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  10. BoxerMaurits

    BoxerMaurits I’m from Sherdog Full Member

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    UPDATE:

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  11. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Worst kept secret in boxing

    1 fight deal indeed lol
     
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  12. dawz84

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    This deal seems even more mental now. I wonder what they do with him now. Not sure he even wins a British title.
     
  13. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Sidney Sweeney got a flat ass Full Member

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    I think TKO will cut him, they will eventually sign Garcia.