Boxing fans, get ready for a potential blockbuster showdown! Conor Benn, the rising star, has just thrown down the gauntlet to the newly crowned four-weight world champion, Shakur Stevenson. But there's a catch!
After Stevenson's impressive victory over Teofimo Lopez, Benn, fresh from his own triumph against Chris Eubank Jr, was challenged by the new champ. Stevenson proposed a welterweight bout with a unique twist: a rehydration clause.
Initially, Benn rejected the idea of being restricted to just 10 pounds above the 147-pound limit on fight day, a condition Eubank Jr. had previously accepted. However, in a surprising turn of events, Benn reconsidered and agreed to the clause, demanding a hefty financial incentive. He boldly declared that the fight should take place at the iconic Wembley Stadium.
Here's where it gets intriguing: Benn's response to Stevenson was both confident and demanding. He said, 'Be ready... You want the rehydration clause, you gotta pay. I'll still dominate you.'
With Benn's conditions now met, the fight seems closer to becoming a reality. But wait, there's more! Benn is also eyeing other big names, including WBA Welterweight World Champion Rolando Romero and the winner of the WBC title bout between Mario Barrios and Ryan Garcia. Promoter Eddie Hearn is keen on a world title fight for Benn next, adding another layer of complexity to the negotiations.
And this is the part most fans are wondering: Will Stevenson accept Benn's terms? Will we see this highly anticipated matchup in the ring? The boxing world eagerly awaits the next move in this captivating story.
