Can Conor Benn become a World Champion at 154 pounds?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by humbug, Apr 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM.


  1. humbug

    humbug In Vino Veritas Full Member

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    Benn looked the most dangerous in his fight vs Eubank Jr. He’s tough as nails and packs a serious punch.

    Folk are saying he should drop back down to 147 pounds and campaign.

    Since when has going down in two weight divisions ever served a professional boxer to their advantage? In my opinion he should compete in the hottest division of the sport which is at 154 pounds.

    Benn vs Murtazaliev is tantalizing.

    Benn vs Tszyu, Benn vs Fundora, Benn vs Ortiz Jr are all potential legendary match ups.
     
    humbug, Apr 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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  2. NullaLexInk

    NullaLexInk Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Dunno if he beats any of the current champions there, but he packs a decent punch and seems to have an alright enough chin and heart so he'd be in some fun fights at the very least.
     
    NullaLexInk, Apr 28, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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  3. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    He loses to all of them.

    Murtazaliev brutalises him.
     
    roughdiamond, Apr 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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  4. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Still raging that we didnt see Bowe V Lewis Full Member

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    154 is a pretty damn packed ATM.

    Of the current 154 champions - I can't see Benn beating Murtazaliev, let alone Crawford. However, Benn might have a chance against Fundora - I'd still favour Fundora though.

    154 also has Vergil, Zayas, Bohachuk, Madrimov, Thurman who are all very good as well and I'd favour all of them to beat Benn.
     
    Ice8Cold, Apr 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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  5. canman

    canman New Member Full Member

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    Let me think

    Crawford, Murtazaliev, Bohachuk, Ortiz, Fundora, Madrimov. Tszyu, Xayas, Walsh, Sosulin

    It's a no from me.

    He might have a chance at 147 or 160 though
     
    canman, Apr 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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  6. Smoochie

    Smoochie greb stan Full Member

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    Let him face Butts
     
    Smoochie, Apr 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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  7. uppakut

    uppakut Active Member Full Member

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    His best chance of a title is British level. He won't won't a world title at 147, 154 or 160
     
    uppakut, Apr 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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  8. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No chance. Wouldn’t beat any of the top 10 guys.
     
    The Cryptkeeper, Apr 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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  9. nurological

    nurological Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I dont see it. Even with him back on the juce he just isn't very good and so open for a decent boxer to pick apart.
     
    nurological, Apr 29, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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  10. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Nah. Unless he goes back on the special eggs.
     
    ipitythefool, Apr 29, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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