Conor Benn: ‘I want Chris Algieri deep in the trenches with me, I want to use this opportunity to display my skills’
Conor Benn faces veteran Chris Algieri in
December take a look at in Liverpool
CONOR BENN will proceed his welterweight training towards 37-year-old Chris Algieri on December 11 on the Echo Enviornment in Liverpool. The New Yorker is the newest fading pressure to check the 25-year-old Benn, who has overwhelmed Adrián Granados, Samuel Vargas and Sebastian Formella in his final three bouts. Katie Taylor will star on the invoice, too, towards an opponent but to be confirmed.
“To headline in a metropolis like Liverpool that you must be within the ring towards a world class operator,” stated Benn, 19-0 (12). “Chris has completed all of it, a former [WBO] champion and precisely the opponent I would like to achieve expertise from.
“We count on Algieri to convey his finest, however I would like him deep within the trenches with me, I wish to use this chance to show my expertise and talent towards a high quality fighter to step nearer to a world title.”
This would be the veteran’s first look in a UK ring however his third towards a British fighter. He misplaced on factors to Amir Khan in 2015 and, on the undercard of Andy Ruiz Jnr-Anthony Joshua in New York, he stopped Tommy Coyle in 2019. His document of 25-3 (9) additionally consists of defeats to Errol Spence Jnr and Manny Pacquiao. In his solely contest since stopping Coyle in eight rounds, he defeated Mikkel LesPierre over the 10-round distance in August.
“This has a giant battle really feel to it,” stated Algieri. “The UK has sensible followers and I’m trying ahead to performing in entrance of these crowds.
“December 11 with be a masterclass with me utilising my deep bag of expertise and expertise. Benn is hungry and difficult however this can be a enormous step up in school for him. I’m coming to indicate that it’s not his time but. I nonetheless bought the products and the world will see it as soon as once more come battle evening.”
The cardboard, which may also showcase Joe Cordina, can be promoted by Matchroom and broadcast by DAZN.
