Shakur Stevenson Calls Conor Benn A ‘Low-Level Fighter’ Making Top-Tier Money

Stevenson says Benn’s commercial success has outpaced what he has accomplished in the ring

Shakur Stevenson has questioned Conor Benn’s standing in boxing, arguing the British welterweight earns elite money without producing elite-level results in the ring. Speaking to All The Smoke Fight, Stevenson claimed Benn was never serious about fighting him before delivering a blunt assessment of his career.

“We reached out, and we said, ‘Let’s do it,'” Stevenson told All The Smoke Fight. “I heard from people very close to him that that [fight] ain’t what they really want.”

Shakur then delivered a critical view of Benn’s standing in the sport.

“As a fighter, he’s levels below [me],” Shakur said. “But what I will say about Benn is he’s very focused, and he is getting better. He’s not just staying in the same spot.”

“I think Benn is a hell of a businessman. He’s a low-level fighter making top-tier money. You’ve got to realize that Benn’s not no super-big guy. He’s very small.”

Benn has become one of British boxing’s biggest attractions in recent years, helped by his surname, promotional backing from Matchroom, and a rivalry with Chris Eubank Jr that captured widespread attention in the United Kingdom.

His record has also become a source of debate. Benn’s most recent victory came against former two-time light welterweight champion Regis Prograis, who entered the contest at 37 years old after spending almost his entire career competing around the 140-pound limit. Prograis fought Benn at 149½ pounds following previous defeats to Devin Haney and Jack Catterall.

Benn remains firmly in the world title picture at welterweight and has been heavily linked with a showdown against WBC champion Ryan Garcia later this year. Shakur, however, appears unconvinced that Benn’s commercial success reflects his level as a fighter.

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