Conor Benn has confirmed he received an offer to square off against Manny Pacquiao this December, but opted against the date to focus on family Conor Benn Says Pacquiao Fight Offered For December @ Boxing News 24…
Conor Benn confirmed that he was offered a fight against Manny Pacquiao for December but declined the opportunity to recover physically and spend time with his newborn son. Benn revealed to Sky Sports Boxing that he remains interested in facing the legendary Filipino fighter during the first quarter of 2027 instead.
A potential clash faces logistical obstacles due to weight differences. Benn stated his future lies at middleweight after an exhausting cut to 147 pounds contributed to his recent defeat against Ryan. Benn dismissed returning to welterweight or junior middleweight, meaning a matchup with Pacquiao would require significant negotiations over a catchweight.
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