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, son of legendary boxer Nigel Benn, had a well publicised rivalry with Chris Eubank Sr in the 90s and their sons have since developed a rivalry, with Benn also looking to fight Chris Eubank Jr, while has also wanting a fight against Brook.

Benn remains undefeated in his 20 defeats and secured an impressive knockout win over former World Champion Chris Algieri last time out in December with an overhand right leaving the former opponent of Manny Pacquiao and Errol Spence Jr down for the count. He currently holds top ten rankings with the WBA, WBO and IBF after notching three wins during a breakout 2021.

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Although he may not have received the fight he'd have been hoping for against Brook, he'll be facing a top opponent in the South African van Heerden. The 34-year-old had a tough fight with Spence Jr, and has also previously Matthew Hatton in convincing fashion.

Here is all you need to know ahead of this Saturday's fight.

Brook vs van Heerden takes place at Manchester's AO Arena on Saturday, April 16. The main card is expected to start at 7:00pm.

DAZN have not yet stated what time their show will air.

The fight will be shown exclusively live on DAZN in the UK. You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile device,