{"id":177704,"date":"2025-10-03T17:11:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T17:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/177704\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T17:11:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T17:11:09","slug":"conor-benn-offered-world-title-shot-by-new-champion-who-received-belt-after-terence-crawford-stripped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/177704\/","title":{"rendered":"Conor Benn offered world title shot by new champion who received belt after Terence Crawford stripped"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Conor Benn has been offered a world title shot by Abass\u00a0Baraou.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/boxing\/3420350\/chris-eubank-jr-vs-conor-benn-2-date-time-undercard-tv-channel-ppv-where-to-watch\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Benn is currently gearing up for his rematch<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/chris-eubank-junior\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Eubank Jr<\/a> on November 15. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Benn is hoping to even the score with Eubank before going back down in weight class\" height=\"659\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/conor-benn-reacts-video-memory-1024504809.jpg\" data-caption=\"Benn is hoping to even the score with Eubank before going back down in weight class\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/conor-benn-reacts-video-memory-1024504809.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Benn is hoping to even the score with Eubank before going back down in weight classCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>The bitter rivals first shared the ring back in April as <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/boxing\/3154264\/chris-eubank-jr-conor-benn-result\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eubank Jr claimed a unanimous decision win<\/a> to edge a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n<p>Their rematch will be contested, once again, at 160lbs, with a 10lbs rehydration clause in place for the morning of fight night. <\/p>\n<p>Benn has suggested he will move down in weight, which he originally suggested would see him land back in his 147lbs weight class.<\/p>\n<p>But given he has bulked up to face Eubank Jr, &#8216;The Destroyer&#8217; could well also have a future at 154lbs should he choose.<\/p>\n<p>And this could pave the way for a clash with the recently upgraded WBA super welterweight champion, Baraou, along his way back.<\/p>\n<p>Baraou became the full world champ when <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/boxing\/3575507\/terence-crawford-world-title-canelo-alvarez-abass-baraou\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crawford was stripped of his belt<\/a> after fighting <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/canelo-alvarez\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canelo Alvarez<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As attention turns to his first defence, Baraou told Sky Sports he&#8217;d certainly be interested in the clash.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/conor-benn\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conor Benn<\/a> is around 154lbs. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s a big name in the UK, I&#8217;d love to fight in the UK. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The fans are amazing. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Coming in the UK, having a big fight like that, why not? I&#8217;m ready for it. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Baraou is currently 17-1 as a professional boxer and is keen to face Benn in the ring\" height=\"607\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/abass-baraou-germany-reacts-ibf-1025778943.jpg\" data-caption=\"Baraou is currently 17-1 as a professional boxer and is keen to face Benn in the ring\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/abass-baraou-germany-reacts-ibf-1025778943.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Baraou is currently 17-1 as a professional boxer and is keen to face Benn in the ringCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Here in the UK, having a show like that is one of the dreams.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s a great fighter, he&#8217;s explosive. Fights with a lot of emotions. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I know obviously my skill and I see myself dominating him and teaching him a little bit of something.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Benn has fought once at 154lbs, when he took on and outpointed Rodolfo Orozo in 2023, and a bout could be feasible.<\/p>\n<p>Is Conor Benn likely to move back down to his natural weight?<\/p>\n<p>Benn is certainly considering a return to welterweight, although he hasn&#8217;t weighed in at the 147lbs limit in three years.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Benn has stepped up in weight - but doesn't see his future at 160lbs and has a hit-list at 147lbs\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/conor-benn-poses-photo-weigh-989827984.jpg\" data-caption=\"Benn has stepped up in weight - but doesn't see his future at 160lbs and has a hit-list at 147lbs\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/conor-benn-poses-photo-weigh-989827984.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Benn has stepped up in weight &#8211; but doesn&#8217;t see his future at 160lbs and has a hit-list at 147lbsCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>An appearance at super welterweight could be a more natural shift for the 29-year-old, considering he&#8217;s currently piling on the pounds for his sequel with Eubank Jr.<\/p>\n<p>Should he stick to his words and go back to his natural weight, Benn revealed he would be seeking a fight with Mario Barrios.<\/p>\n<p>Barrios was last seen when he drew against <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/manny-pacquiao\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manny Pacquiao<\/a>, and retained the WBC welterweight title that Benn is vying for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Conor Benn has been offered a world title shot by Abass\u00a0Baraou. 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