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Connor Benn Has been removed from IBF super welterweight rankings ahead of rematch with chris eubank jr On 15th November.
The Briton was sitting in the top 10 after fighting twice at 154lbs – claiming wins against Rodolfo Orcozo and Peter Dobson, but he has not fought at the weight limit since February 2024.
Benn’s first blockbuster meeting with Chris Eubank Jr. at middleweight in April Losing unanimous decision after 12 rounds of tough action At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The rematch was contractually obligated, and Ben would be hoping for revenge for both himself and his father, Nigel, who had fought Chris Eubank Sr. in 1990 and 1993, losing the first match and drawing the second.
A natural welterweight, Benn has not fought at 147 pounds since 2022, and fighting at middleweight means ‘The Destroyer’ will have to add additional weight to get closer to the 160-pound limit.
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So when the rivalry with Eubank Jr. reaches its conclusion it will be difficult for Benn to make weight.
Despite this, Benn has made clear his intentions to return to welterweight – in pursuit of the WBC belt held by Mario Barrios.
“I have just gone upstairs [to middleweight] To demolish Eubank,” Ben said. ring“But after that my business will be at welterweight.
“His [Barrios] My name is engraved on the belt. The WBC world title is the belt I want. I will go to America and beat the champion.
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If Benn finds it too difficult to make the welterweight limit again after more than three years, he still has world title options at 154lbs despite falling out of the IBF rankings.
Recently promoted WBA welterweight champion Abass Barou has welcomed a fight with Benn in the UK.
“Connor Benn weighs about 154 pounds,” Barau said. sky sports“He’s a big name in the UK, I would love to fight in the UK. The fans are amazing. Coming to the UK, it’s such a big fight, why not? I’m up for it.”
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