Conor Benn Claims Unanimous Points Victory Over Peter Dobson

Conor Benn secured a unanimous points decision win over Peter Dobson in their welterweight clash held in Las Vegas. Despite facing a strong challenge from the previously unbeaten Dobson in the latter half of the fight, Benn’s strong start ultimately led him to victory. The judges were all in favor of Benn, further extending his unbeaten record to 23-0.

Benn expressed his desire to return to fighting in the UK, referring to it as a dream, however, he currently does not hold a license in his home country. The British Boxing Board of Control is currently appealing the lifting of Benn’s provisional doping suspension by the National Anti-Doping Panel. Benn has maintained his innocence throughout the process, as he tested positive for the female fertility drug clomifene in 2022. The appeal is expected to be heard later this month.

Matchroom decided to stage the event at a time convenient for Benn’s UK-based fans, given his inability to fight in the UK. The fight, held in the early afternoon in Vegas, even took place before Joshua Buatsi’s light-heavyweight contest against Dan Azeez in London.

Starting the fight with great intensity, Benn aimed to add to his impressive record of 14 stoppages. However, his American opponent proved resilient and absorbed the punches. Dobson, initially slow to start, managed to test Benn’s chin with powerful blows of his own. Nevertheless, Benn remained steadfast and completed the full 12 rounds for the first time in his professional career.

The judges scored the fight 119-109, 118-110, and 118-110 in favor of Benn.

Prior to the fight, Benn had expressed interest in facing two-weight world champion Devin Haney and other notable opponents. Speaking about potential future matchups, Benn said, “I’ll fight anyone, I’ll have whoever Eddie [Hearn] puts in front of me, no problem.” Reflecting on the fight, Benn acknowledged room for improvement and stated that this victory marked a significant milestone in his journey to regain his mental strength.