British welterweight Conor Benn hints at a major bout with Manny Pacquiao in Saudi Arabia, stirring excitement among boxing fans despite prior challenges.
British welterweight boxer Conor Benn has generated considerable excitement among boxing enthusiasts after hinting at a potential fight with renowned boxer Manny Pacquiao. This intriguing development came to light during the weigh-in for the Joshua vs. Ngannou fight in Saudi Arabia, where Benn suggested that a match against Pacquiao could be hosted in the Middle Eastern country. Despite facing challenges in his career, including doping incidents that have temporarily halted his ability to compete in the UK, the 27-year-old boxer expressed his admiration for Pacquiao and his remarkable achievements in the sport.
Benn’s eagerness to secure a bout in Saudi Arabia against the Filipino boxing icon follows his recent victory over Peter Dobson in Las Vegas. On the other hand, Pacquiao’s last appearance in the ring ended in a loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2021. The boxing community has also speculated about a possible rematch between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, though both Mayweather and Benn have been somewhat ambiguous about such a possibility.
As discussions continue and the anticipation builds, fans are keenly awaiting further information on whether Benn and Pacquiao will indeed face off in what could be a highly anticipated match in the boxing world.
