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At least one rival promoter wasn’t especially impressed with Conor Benn’s brief tour of the United States. England’s Benn beat two unknown opponents over a 4½-month span to remain active while the status of his British boxing license remains unsettled. It was a necessary detour for Benn from fighting in his home country, but Tom Brown
When you’re born and raised in New York, trash talk is like an innate gift. Peter Dobson isn't the most talkative fighter in the world but when you get him going, he’ll use every curse word imaginable. For his showdown against Conor Benn, he let the loquacious Brit take the lead.
Welterweight Conor Benn out-landed Peter Dobson 87-35 over the first four rounds giving many the impression that he might overwhelm Dobson. Dobson seemed to be waiting for Benn to tire, and in the fifth round, Dobson landed 19 punches- his fight high.
Conor Benn defeated Peter Dobson in a workmanlike unanimous decision victory on Saturday at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Many expected Benn to score a stoppage win against the little-known underdog, but the 246 punches the Brit landed over 12 rounds didn’t do much damage to Dobson during their 150-pound catchweight clash.
Benn, Dobson Fight Photos Gallery - Las Vegas - In a junior middleweight contest, Conor Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) was tested in winning a tough twelve round unanimous decision over a game Peter Dobson (16-1, 9 KOs). (photos by Ed Mulholland)
Conor Benn boxed 11 rounds longer than he expected Saturday in a more difficult fight than Benn believed Peter Dobson could give him. Benn remained unbeaten because he won a unanimous decision, but Dobson demonstrated that he could take Benn’s
Keeping his cool has been incredibly difficult for Conor Benn. At times, he can come across as aloof but even with his pugnacious attitude, he’s done his best to remain calm. When he doesn’t have a fight lined up, it’s relatively easy. However, with the Brit set to take on Peter Dobson this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, Benn is amped up.
By Keith Idec - The last time Peter Dobson boxed in Las Vegas, he was given what he considered “a bum-ass hotel room” and he fought in the walk-out bout after Manny Pacquiao edged Keith Thurman in the main event at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Dobson stopped an undefeated fighter that night, but virtually no one noticed his fifth-round technical knockout of
Benn, Dobson Weights Photos Gallery - Conor Benn and Peter Dobson went face to face at the official weigh-in ahead of a scheduled clash at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Saturday February 3, live worldwide on DAZN. (photos by Ed Mulholland)
Peter Dobson didn’t say anything to Conor Benn after they made weight Friday afternoon in Las Vegas. After talking trash throughout the buildup toward their junior middleweight match, Dobson simply stared into Benn’s eyes as they faced off for the final time before their fight Saturday. Benn didn’t say anything, either, as he too looked with disdain at his upcoming opponent.