Conor Benn vs Chris van Heerden: Eddie Hearn teases ‘elite’ opponent after this fight
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has said Conor Benn will face a step up in competition after his fight against Chris van Heerden.
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Conor Benn vs Chris van Heerden live stream: How to watch fight online and on TV this weekend
Conor Benn defends the WBA Continental welterweight title against Chris van Heerden
Conor Benn vs Chris van Heerden: UK start time, TV channel and live stream
It may not be the fight that Conor Benn wanted, but he'll face a tough test this weekend when he defends his WBA Continental Welterweight Championship against South African Chris van Heerden at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday night (April 16). Benn had hoped to fight Kell Brook after the two had clashed following the latter's victory over Amir Khan. in February.
Conor Benn embraces his father's legacy ahead of Chris van Heerden showdown
Conor Benn sees his father’s legacy as a blessing not a curse.
Conor Benn embracing his father's legacy ahead of Chris van Heerden showdown
Conor Benn sees his father’s legacy as a blessing not a curse.
Boxing on TV tonight: Marshall vs Hermans and how to watch
Saturday night will see another huge evening of UK boxing with a number of fighters up north set to meet in the ring. Most notably, Hartlepool's Savannah Marshall will defend her title when she's set to come up against Femke Hermans. The WBO World Female Middleweight Champion from Hartlepool had initially been scheduled for March, but the bout was moved to April 2 at the Newcastle Arena.
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Marku vs Khan? 'We want top names!'
Florian Marku will target "top names" such as Amir Khan if he produces a career-best win over Chris Jenkins in Newcastle on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.