Comments Thread For: Hearn Ready To Match Benn With Broner, Guerrero - But Not Avanesyan Just Yet

[Rodtang]

Money and profile I agree with, experience no. Beating up washed up fighters doesn't prepare him for world level

Broner and Guerro may be past their best but they don't get stopped. So straight away Benn gets much needed rounds. Yes I know he's went 10 rounds a couple of times, but for a guy who basically has no amateur experience, then doing the 10 another few times is what he needs. And past it as they are, they still know a trick or 2. Against Algieri he got less rounds than expected, because of improvements made, which brought about the KO. And in these fights he can improve more, as there's still plenty to work on. He's still a work in progress. So I would say yes, the experience box gets ticked also imo.

[tokon]

I would too. Avanesyan is overrated imo. People slag off the Broner fight, but it's 20,000 sell out at the 02 arena. Avanesyan is not.

Yes, great points not, I too feel Avanesyan is somewhat over-rated,vwith a record that flatters to deceive; let's see him in with Ortiz or Ennis!

BIt the most important considerstion for Hearn will be $$$$ and, as you say, there's more to be made from that with a Broner fight.

However any version of porter that we've seen would be too much for Benn.

[Oldskoolg]

“You Europeans” I love how Americans say that as if Europe isn’t an entire continent with many different countries. Embarrassing lol

The usa is made up of 50 states all with their own separate governments, laws, taxation systems, and even militaries (national guard)…..but you just said “Americans”…..the pot and the kettle and all that….

[tophat1]

Broner and Guerro may be past their best but they don't get stopped. So straight away Benn gets much needed rounds. Yes I know he's went 10 rounds a couple of times, but for a guy who basically has no amateur experience, then doing the 10 another few times is what he needs. And past it as they are, they still know a trick or 2. Against Algieri he got less rounds than expected, because of improvements made, which brought about the KO. And in these fights he can improve more, as there's still plenty to work on. He's still a work in progress. So I would say yes, the experience box gets ticked also imo.

I can see where your coming from but if he has it all his own way when he gets those rounds in its not the right kind of experience. People like hatton, khan, froch and many others all gained good experience in tough fights at domestic level before making the leap.

[Rodtang]

Yes, great points not, I too feel Avanesyan is somewhat over-rated,vwith a record that flatters to deceive; let's see him in with Ortiz or Ennis!

BIt the most important considerstion for Hearn will be $$$$ and, as you say, there's more to be made from that with a Broner fight.

However any version of porter that we've seen would be too much for Benn.

Yeah it's a little early for Porter. But he's retired, and I can't see him changing that.

[Rodtang]

I can see where your coming from but if he has it all his own way when he gets those rounds in its not the right kind of experience. People like hatton, khan, froch and many others all gained good experience in tough fights at domestic level before making the leap.

Yes that's true. And I'm sure they will for Benn also. But I think if Broner gets himself motivated he can still give Benn some learning. Don't get me wrong, I do believe however, that the biggest aspect of a Broner fight is Profile raising and making Benn an attraction.

[P to the J]

It's a gentle incline because he had little amateur experience. He's only started to rise in level in the last four or five fights. You mention sink or swim, but is it not better to make sure, that when he enters deep waters he's ready to swim? I'd say so. Plus Broner is a financial no brainer and raises his profile. It makes complete sense at this stage. I don't like the fight either, but it's sensible for all the right reasons.

Well that’s just it. I agree that it’s sensible, but from his standpoint and the promoter’s only. From our standpoint, not so. I want to see him in tough fights.

Plus, it might do him the world of good, anyway. These guys, so far, have been no challenge for the guy

[Rodtang]

Well that’s just it. I agree that it’s sensible, but from his standpoint and the promoter’s only. From our standpoint, not so. I want to see him in tough fights.

Plus, it might do him the world of good, anyway. These guys, so far, have been no challenge for the guy

Yes I agree, we fans want big fights. But if he's handled correctly then he'll be in plenty big fights. If not then he's beaten before he's ready and the big fight never comes. Let's not forget Cedric Peynaud was fight 11. We're at 20 now and he's come on in leaps and bounds, particularly in his last 4. But there's still some way to go, and the Peynaud experience is still at the back of the mind. If he ever wants to get the type of success his dad had then they need to be careful. And that's another whole pressure right there, as he's constantly compared to Nigel which is unfair at times.

[Hands of Stone]

I'd pick Benn to beat Ava

Too bad Fast Eddie or Benn don’t think so else they ll clamoring for that fight instead of chasing has beens like Guerrero and Broner.

[Clive Davenport]

Frank Warren tells Eddie you don't have to pay Avanesyan. I'll pay him to fight Conor Benn. He'll be a free opponent and he can fight on Dazn.


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