According to former world champion and Sky Sports pundit Johnny Nelson, British welterweight prospect Conor Benn is going to have a "make or break year" in 2020.

Benn (16-0, 11 KOs) had a busy 2019 with three appearances in the ring.

The 23-year-old son of former champion and British legend Nigel Benn, won a decision over Josef Zahradnik and picked up stoppage wins over Jussi Koivula and Steve Jamoye.

Benn is ranked at number eight by the WBA at welterweight.

In 2020 the competition will continue to heat up as his team moves him up the title ladder.

"I think it's a make or break year for Conor Benn, because now they're going to step him up a level," said Nelson to Sky Sports.

"This kid has grown up into a man, in front of us, and answered questions, and been tested, and shown what he's capable of doing, and more. He'll now be thrown in deep, but I like everything about him. I like his attitude, very simplistic and very focused. It could be a breakout year for him. I see him boxing for a British title next year, he's got to, it can't be any other way."

One of the domestic fights being discussed for Benn is a showdown with Josh Kelly, who is highly regarded as an up and coming contender. Benn has embraced the opportunity to meet Kelly in the ring.

"I think Josh Kelly is a brilliant fighter, but Conor has got the heart of his dad, that determined ruggedness, that unpredictability and if he can break Kelly's heart, he wins. If Kelly can stick to his boxing, it could be a boxing masterclass," Nelson said.

"Remember this, Nigel Benn was outboxed when he first fought Michael Watson, but he went away and licked his wounds and came back a better fighter, because he learned from that experience. Is it history repeating itself, with the same story and different actors? We don't know yet."