Conor Benn has thrown down the gauntlet to Peter Dobson, promising a night of unbridled fury in their showdown at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan. This Saturday, February 3, the gloves come off and the action unfolds live worldwide on DAZN.
Benn and Dobson are slated to tangle at about 2.30pm PT/10.30pm UK. The first bell of the day rings at 11am PT/7pm UK.
Benn (22-0 14 KOs), the pugilistic whirlwind, is riding the wave of a triumphant return stateside, following a 17-month hiatus. His last outing saw him clinch a ten-round victory over Rodolfo Orozco in Orlando. Currently, he’s honing his craft at the Matchroom Churchill Gym in Santa Monica. Sharing the gym space are George Liddard and Jimmy Sains, both featuring on his undercard, and John Ryder, who’s set to meet Jaime Munguia in Phoenix on January 27.
Dobson (16-0 9 KOs), on the other hand, is not one to mince words. He’s made it clear: he’s here to crash Benn’s party, aiming to topple his World title aspirations. As Benn gears up for his Las Vegas headliner, he’s not just fighting in the city of lights; he’s etching his story in boxing history.
Benn, with a dash of disbelief and a pinch of pride, said, “I never imagined I’d be the main event in Vegas, but here we are, counting blessings. I’ve got a posse of supporters stateside, and more sailing across the pond for this. England’s my turf, but hey, this American journey? It’s one heck of a ride.”
The Essex pugilist is all business, though. “I’m here to school him. He can run his mouth all he wants. I’m bringing a storm of violence, a hurricane of aggression. This isn’t just a fight; it’s a statement. I’m better, faster, stronger. I’m here to do one thing: dismantle him.”
Benn’s not alone in this Vegas venture. Alongside him are Essex’s own George, Jimmy, and Johnny Fisher with his ‘Bosh Army’. “Four lads from Essex in Vegas? That’s unheard of. But it’s all part of the adventure. From Orlando to Sin City, I’m making waves,” he quipped.
Benn, ever aware of his lineage, asserts, “I’m not my dad. I’m Conor Benn. Talk is cheap. He can yap all he wants. In that ring, though, my fists do the talking. I’m here to take him apart, piece by piece.”
“I’m like a shark smelling blood,” Benn continues. “When I see a chance, I pounce. No holding back, no half-measures. I’m there to finish it, to show who’s boss.”
Benn’s focus is razor-sharp. “I leave the homework to Tony. I trust my skills, my power. I hit like a freight train. So, good luck to him.”
The co-main event features a fiery middleweight tussle between Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams and Connor Coyle. Plus, Benn’s stablemates Liddard, Sains, and the unbeaten Fisher are set to electrify the crowd, with the latter offering his ‘Bull Army’ a thrilling overseas experience.