What is it about familial boxing dynasties that capture the imagination of fans?
There have been many down the years like the Mayweathers, the Alis and most recently Chris Eubank Jr following in the footsteps of his world champion father.
But one of Eubank Sr’s greatest ever rivals Nigel Benn, who famously fought his compatriot twice in the 90s when British boxing was at its peak, will now see his son take to the ring for his pro debut.
His first fight in the pro ranks could be a four-rounder on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s world title shot against IBF champion Charles Martin, according to Boxing Scene.
There has been no official confirmation from Matchroom Sports, but if correct Conor, who is nicknamed ‘The Destroyer’, could be fighting on Sky Sports Box Office pay per view live from the o2 Arena on April 9.
Conor Benn is only 19 but he is already being tipped by The Dark Destroyer to be ‘bigger than him’.
Nigel, who was a world champion at both middleweight and super middleweight, reckons his son is world champion material after turning pro following just 22 amateur fights.
He looks like an animal in the ring, just like his dad was…
Had a lot of fun in @peterjsims1 gym today! Quick clip of @ConorNigel doing what he does best! Longer vid to follow! pic.twitter.com/3Zhqbg1UL0
— Butterfly_Boxing (@Butterfly_Boxin) February 19, 2016
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Conor Benn, Definitely one to watch… #Boxing https://t.co/wrR69cMrpz
— @DiscoStu442 (@DiscoStu442) February 13, 2016
