Conor Benn (19-0, 14 KOs) got the job done in defeating the always tough Adrian ‘El Tigre’ Granados (21-9-3, 15 KOs) by a 10 round unanimous last Saturday night at the Headingley Stadium in Leeds, England.
Mauricio Lara (23-2-1, 16 KOs) suffered a bad cut over his left eye from an accidental head-butt from former IBF featherweight champion Josh Warrington (30-1, 7 KOs) in the second round, resulting in their fight being ruled a two round technical draw on Saturday night in their rematch at Headingly Stadium in Leeds, England.
Welterweight contender Conor Benn (18-0, 14 KOs) looked in good shape but in a highly agitated state on Friday in weighing in at 146 1/2 pounds at the weigh-in for his 12 round fight against Adrian Granados (21-8-3, 15 KOs) at the Headingley Rugby League Stadium, Leeds.
Eddie Hearn announced today that Conor Benn has tested positive for COVID-19 and he’s off Saturday’s Matchroom Fight Camp card on DAZN.
Tony ‘Bomber’ Bellew wants to see welterweight contender Conor Benn take a step up against Josh Kelly and then David Avanesyan if he’s successful in his 12-round headliner fight this Saturday, July 31st, against the always tough Adrian Granados at the Matchroom Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex.
Adrian Granados says he’s going to knock out England’s version of ‘Golden Boy’ next Saturday night on July 31st when he faces welterweight contender Conor Benn live on DAZN at the Matchroom Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex,
Oscar De La Hoya was the original ‘Golden Boy,’ but he fought and beat quality fighters, capturing five-division world titles.
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is mapping out a clever five-fight plan for welterweight Conor Benn, and he says he’ll be ready to challenge for a world title after three more fights.
Conor Benn says he’ll be fighting next on July 24th or 31st, and he’s interested in facing Adrien Broner or Adrian Granados in a “step-up” fight.
Top super welterweight contender Erickson Lubin continued his resurgence with a dominant 10-round unanimous decision victory over Nathaniel Gallimore Saturday night on SHOWTIME from Santander Arena in Reading, Pa.
SUPER WELTERWEIGHT MAIN EVENT – 10 ROUNDS
Erickson Lubin – 153 ¼ pounds
Nathaniel Gallimore – 152 ¾ pounds
LIGHTWEIGHT CO-MAIN EVENT – 10 ROUNDS
Robert Easter, Jr.