WelshDevilRob Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Conor Benn, 19, will make his pro debut on the Joshua-Martin undercard on April 9th at the O2 Arena. He will compete at super-middleweight. No trainer announced yet. http://e0.365dm.com/16/02/16-9/20/conor-benn-boxing-weight_3411177.jpg?20160205154410 Conor Benn has the potential to become a world champion, according to his legendary father and erstwhile sparring partner Nigel Benn. 'The Dark Destroyer' (42-5-1-KO35) was a world champion at both middleweight and super-middleweight and believes the teenager's decision to turn professional after just 22 amateur fights is the start of something special. Looking back on a pair of sparring sessions with the youngster, Benn Sr told Sky Sports: "He's going to be quality. I'm not just saying that because he's my son. I sparred with him and I've got it on tape. "He must have been 15. I said: 'Come on son, let's go in the garage and I'll film your jab.' He said he wanted to add the right hand in. I went 'bang' and hit him straight away, busted up his nose and chipped his tooth. He'd just had an argument with his girlfriend and came in with the wrong attitude. "Now, down the road, he went: 'Let's have a spar Dad.' His Mum went: 'No. Dad will hurt you.' The day before he was leaving, we went down the gym and we looked at each other and said: 'Yeah. It's that time isn't it?' I wanted to rip his head off. I'm not playing around. I don't care you're my son - if you get hurt that's your business. You wanted a spar. "It was an unbelievable four rounds. I've got it on tape and when he becomes world champion, I'll show it. I threw the kitchen sink at him. I threw the lot. Do you know what he did? He threw it back at me! He threw it back and straightened my legs. The cheek! How can you do that to your Dad?! "He's just quality. He's a light-skinned version of me. He can fight but he can box. I was throwing a punch and it was like The Matrix, he looked at it going past his head and was like: 'Dad, that's so slow.' He just drilled me and it was just so funny. I loved him for that and I started crying afterwards. "He can have it. He can fight. I'm 20kg heavier than him and he stood his ground with me. He made me look old. I wanted to knock his lights out but he said: 'You ain't doing that to me no more, mate.' We laughed, hugged. I cried, he laughed... Ha! "I don't want to use the word 'violent' but he likes having a good tear-up. If I met him in the ring [when I was at my peak], I don't know who'd win. He just doesn't like losing. I gave him some good punches and he gave it all back. He likes to have a war. He likes to have a fight. "I can only fight one way but what's different about him is that he can box and he can box well. He can have it and he can bang. I've got respect for boxers like Kell Brook and Amir Khan but I would tell him to go fight them two years down the road. I'm not joking. "He fought the No 1 in Australia after only 20 fights. There's so much more in him. He's going to be quality and when he's world champion, he said he'll buy me a Bugatti. I said alright, but make sure you buy me the petrol as well." Benn Jr, who recently moved to his father's old hometown of Ilford, Essex, is yet to confirm his new trainer ahead of his professional debut. He will compete at super-lightweight. http://e1.365dm.com/16/02/16-9/20/conor-benn-nigel-benn-boxing_3411079.jpg?20160205133410 Source: SkySports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Re: Conor Benn to turn pro on Joshua vs Martin card Just like Eubank his Twitter is doing well compared to fighters who have been around for years (thanks dad) - @ConorNigel Hopefully a really good atmosphere and a great arena to make his debut. He should learn a lot from the experience. I hope Sky show his fight as he isn't listed as one of the six fights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaconfan Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) Re: Conor Benn to turn pro on Joshua vs Martin card conor benn, 19, will make his pro debut on the joshua-martin undercard on april 9th at the o2 arena. He will compete at super-middleweight. No trainer announced yet. http://e0.365dm.com/16/02/16-9/20/conor-benn-boxing-weight_3411177.jpg?20160205154410 conor benn has the potential to become a world champion, according to his legendary father and erstwhile sparring partner nigel benn. 'the dark destroyer' (42-5-1-ko35) was a world champion at both middleweight and super-middleweight and believes the teenager's decision to turn professional after just 22 amateur fights is the start of something special. Looking back on a pair of sparring sessions with the youngster, benn sr told sky sports: "he's going to be quality. I'm not just saying that because he's my son. I sparred with him and i've got it on tape. "he must have been 15. I said: 'come on son, let's go in the garage and i'll film your jab.' he said he wanted to add the right hand in. I went 'bang' and hit him straight away, busted up his nose and chipped his tooth. He'd just had an argument with his girlfriend and came in with the wrong attitude. "now, down the road, he went: 'let's have a spar dad.' his mum went: 'no. Dad will hurt you.' the day before he was leaving, we went down the gym and we looked at each other and said: 'yeah. It's that time isn't it?' i wanted to rip his head off. I'm not playing around. I don't care you're my son - if you get hurt that's your business. You wanted a spar. "it was an unbelievable four rounds. I've got it on tape and when he becomes world champion, i'll show it. I threw the kitchen sink at him. I threw the lot. Do you know what he did? He threw it back at me! He threw it back and straightened my legs. The cheek! How can you do that to your dad?! "he's just quality. He's a light-skinned version of me. He can fight but he can box. I was throwing a punch and it was like the matrix, he looked at it going past his head and was like: 'dad, that's so slow.' he just drilled me and it was just so funny. I loved him for that and i started crying afterwards. "he can have it. He can fight. I'm 20kg heavier than him and he stood his ground with me. He made me look old. I wanted to knock his lights out but he said: 'you ain't doing that to me no more, mate.' we laughed, hugged. I cried, he laughed... Ha! "i don't want to use the word 'violent' but he likes having a good tear-up. If i met him in the ring [when i was at my peak], i don't know who'd win. He just doesn't like losing. I gave him some good punches and he gave it all back. He likes to have a war. He likes to have a fight. "i can only fight one way but what's different about him is that he can box and he can box well. He can have it and he can bang. I've got respect for boxers like kell brook and amir khan but i would tell him to go fight them two years down the road. I'm not joking. "he fought the no 1 in australia after only 20 fights. There's so much more in him. He's going to be quality and when he's world champion, he said he'll buy me a bugatti. I said alright, but make sure you buy me the petrol as well." benn jr, who recently moved to his father's old hometown of ilford, essex, is yet to confirm his new trainer ahead of his professional debut. He will compete at super-lightweight. http://e1.365dm.com/16/02/16-9/20/conor-benn-nigel-benn-boxing_3411079.jpg?20160205133410 source: Skysports wow very interesting! One thing though, it says at the beginning that he will compete at super middle, but at the end it says super lightweight. Edited February 22, 2016 by chaconfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxingforlife Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Re: Conor Benn to turn pro on Joshua vs Martin card Just like Eubank his Twitter is doing well compared to fighters who have been around for years (thanks dad) - @ConorNigel Hopefully a really good atmosphere and a great arena to make his debut. He should learn a lot from the experience. I hope Sky show his fight as he isn't listed as one of the six fights. His twitter has this text - Former WBO & WBC champion son - in the middle of his profile description. He keeps tweeting his dad's cherry picked moments (pictures and videos) on the ring, every now and then. For sure he wants to bask in the glory of his father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Hugger Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Re: Conor Benn to turn pro on Joshua vs Martin card I was a big fan of Nigel Benn, so this is one guy I'm gonna keep an eye on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Female Money Mayweather Fan Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Re: Conor Benn to turn pro on Joshua vs Martin card I'm looking forward to seeing him and see what he can do. He seems alright and gives a good interview. Hope he does well................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One more round Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Re: Conor Benn to turn pro on Joshua vs Martin card Interesting to see how he measures up to his dad, seems to be a born fighter anyhow. Will follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Re: Conor Benn to turn pro on Joshua vs Martin card Seen him train a few times and he seems a right chip off the old block as they say.Lovely style be interesting to see how he develops.Hopefully he has the power in his fist his father had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Punch Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Re: Conor Benn to turn pro on Joshua vs Martin card Not many second generation has succeeded to meet expectations. Conor Benn seems a clear head and has every reason to aim big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Hugger Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Re: Conor Benn to turn pro on Joshua vs Martin card From what I've read, Nigel is going to still give advice, but take a back seat and let his son be his own man. I would have liked to see the same with Eubank Jnr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSMFC64 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Re: Conor Benn to turn pro on Joshua vs Martin card If he is half as good as his dad he will be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Million Dollar Baby Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Re: Conor Benn to turn pro on Joshua vs Martin card Lookout lookout! I see a very bright future of this guy and he'll surely prove himself his first match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champ Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Re: Conor Benn to turn pro on Joshua vs Martin card Exciting kid of a great fighter, I think he will be even greater soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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