Benn vs. Dobson

Conor Benn vs. Peter Dobson: Benn by unanimous decision.

Austin Williams vs. Armel Mbumba-Yassa: Williams by KO in the 7th round.

Johnny Fisher vs. Dmytro Bezus: Fisher by TKO in the 1st round.

Khalil Coe vs. Juan Gerardo Osuna: Coe by TKO in the 2nd round.

George Liddard vs. Andrew Buchanan: Liddard by unanimous decision.

Jimmy Sains vs. Alejandro Avalos: Sains by KO in the 1st round.

Conor Benn (22-0, 14 KOs) is all set to make a splash in the American boxing scene with back-to-back fights in the United States, starting with a showdown against Peter Dobson (16-0, 9 KOs) at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. This highly anticipated bout will headline the event, broadcast live worldwide on DAZN, offering prime time viewing for fans in the UK and Ireland, as well as access to viewers in the USA through Peacock.

Benn, known as “The Destroyer”, is stepping back into the ring following a 17-month hiatus, which he broke with a 10-round points win over Rodolfo Orozco in Orlando. Ranked #5 with the WBC, Benn is on a quest for world title honors in 2024. His journey starts with this key fight against Dobson, marking his first headline appearance in the States in a 12-round welterweight battle.

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Expressing his excitement, Benn stated, “Headlining in Vegas is a dream come true for any fighter. I’m eager to face the undefeated welterweight Peter Dobson, who accepted the challenge when many wouldn’t. I’m here to make a statement and put the entire 147 division on notice.”

Peter Dobson is seizing the opportunity of a lifetime, having had previous clashes with Matchroom fighters fall through. The 33-year-old aims to disrupt Benn’s ascent and establish himself among the big names in the welterweight division. Dobson’s confidence is evident, as he declares, “Conor is coming to the US to get his ass whooped. I’ve said yes to everyone Matchroom has offered me, and now it’s Benn’s turn.”

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The event in Las Vegas also features a co-feature bout with middleweight contender Austin Williams (15-0, 10 KOs) facing Connor Coyle (20-0, 9 KOs) for the WBA International and IBF North American titles. Both fighters, boasting unbeaten records, are vying for a closer step towards a world title shot.

Connor Coyle, hailing from Ireland, brings an impressive record to the ring. Known for his skillful boxing and relentless determination, Coyle is a force to be reckoned with. His American counterpart, Austin Williams, stands equally formidable with a 15-0 record. Williams, known as "Ammo," is celebrated for his explosive power and tactical acumen. These two athletes promise to deliver a match filled with intensity and unparalleled skill.

Fight card:

▪️Conor Benn vs. Peter Dobson, 12 rounds, junior middleweight ▪️Austin Williams vs. Armel Mbumba-Yassa,, 10 rounds, middleweight ▪️Johnny Fisher vs. Dmytro Bezus, 10 rounds, heavyweight ▪️Khalil Coe vs. Gerardo Osuna, 8 rounds, light heavyweight

Prelims (Starts at 2 pm ET):

▪️George Liddard vs. Andrew Buchanan, 6 rounds, middleweight ▪️Jimmy Sains vs. Alejandro Avalos, 4 rounds, middleweight

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