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Boxing – Conor Benn v Chris Algieri – WBA Continental Welterweight Title – Echo Arena, Liverpool, Britain – December 11, 2021 Conor Benn before his fight against Chris Algieri Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
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Boxing – Conor Benn v Chris Algieri – WBA Continental Welterweight Title – Echo Arena, Liverpool, Britain – December 11, 2021 Conor Benn before his fight against Chris Algieri Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
There is no denying that the WBA Continental welterweight titleholder, Conor Benn, has been long eyeing a showdown with the former IBO super-middleweight and WBA interim middleweight champion, Chris Eubank Jr. The duo was scheduled to fight each other on October 8, 2022. However, the fight had to be canceled after Benn tested positive for PED usage. Meanwhile, Eubank Jr recently faced Liam Smith at the AO Arena in Manchester. And Benn had a few choice words to say about the fight’s result.
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Boxing – Conor Benn v Samuel Vargas – WBA Continental Welterweight Title – The SSE Arena, London, Britain – April 10, 2021 Conor Benn before the fight Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Benn and Eubank were supposed to face each for a 157 lbs. showdown at the O2 Arena in London. But Benn’s failed test barely days before the fight jeopardized the entire event.
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On the other hand, Eubank Jr suffered a 4th-round TKO in his recent fight. Benn, in turn, was amused by the outcome of the fight.
Oh man, @chriseubankjr it’s a good job you didn’t fight me. You’d last two rounds at 160. 🥱 😴 pic.twitter.com/5wtdE0HHGn
— Conor Nigel Benn (@ConorNigel) January 21, 2023
He took to Instagram, to share a video of himself watching the fight with his father, and former champ, Nigel Benn. In the video shared by Michael Benson, Conor Benn wasted no time in mocking Eubank Jr, by saying, “What are you saying? It wouldn’t have gone past two, would it?” Additionally, he even tweeted a similar statement to take an extra dig at Eubank Jr.
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It is also worth mentioning that this beef was, in fact, reminiscent of the rivalry that their illustrious fathers had in their heyday.
Fans react to the statement made by Conor Benn
It is safe to say that boxing aficionados were not too amused by the statements by Benn. In fact, a lot of fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the same.
Why don’t you focus on passing a drugs test first
— G I A (@persiandollgia) January 21, 2023
Why do we need to hear what the doping cheater says?
— Danish Boxing Nerd (@DanishBoxing) January 21, 2023
A few fans were quick to point out Benn’s failed drug tests.
This is why I didn’t like him even before the failed tests, how can you have the audacity to mock another man’s loss when you had your chance and you had to resort to cheating to do it, thank god the fight was cancelled or he’d probably be on trial
— Ross “the big boss” Barkley💎 (@DamnDaniel0161) January 21, 2023
At least he fights clean, and this video speaks volumes. Shame on you Conor
— ILYAS NAJIB (@theilyasnajib) January 21, 2023
Meanwhile, some fans were shocked at Benn’s ‘audacity’ after he resorted to ‘cheating’. Moreover, a user even mentioned that the loss is honorable as Eubank Jr. fights clean.
Celebrating another persons defeat is the lowest point as an athlete. Let alone a clean athlete’s. Mug. I’d be embarrassed. Eubank’s still 1-0 up on Benn’s btw..
— Jord (@jordloftus) January 21, 2023
He's an utter disgrace, isn't he
Not many people in the sport are more detestable than him
— Shazad MSD 🤙🏽 (@shazad_msd) January 21, 2023
In the same vein, some fans called him out for taking a dig at Eubank Jr’s loss. And even mentioned that doing so is his ‘lowest point as an athlete’. In fact, a user did not even mince words while calling him a ‘disgrace’.
Is someone going to let him know this means he won't be able to make millions fighting Eubank now? I don't think he's realised.
— The Fresh Prince (@billy_ashworth) January 21, 2023
Conversely, a user had a rather radical approach to the entire fiasco. He took time to remind Benn that Eubank’s loss is certain to affect him negatively. And that Benn will not be able to able to get the big payday that he is hoping for.
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I believe this too. Conor has faster hands, would have been more comfortable at the weight; given Eubank's cut… I don't think Eubank Jr could beat Benn after watching that tonight!
— Ben Pearce (@benpearcetalks) January 21, 2023
However, some users came in support of Benn. Moreover, they mentioned that he had a better chance of beating Eubank Jr.
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