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Conor Benn returns to action after an impressive April debut with spots on two World title undercards – Ricky Burns’ vacant WBA Super-Lightweight title clash with Michele Di Rocco on May 28 at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow and Anthony Joshua MBE’s IBF Heavyweight title defence against Dominic Breazeale at The O2 in London on June 25.
Son of British legend Nigel kicked-off his pro career in style when he landed a first round KO on his debut at The O2 on the undercard of Joshua’s World title win earlier in the month and will form part of the star-studded line-up for Joshua’s first defence at the same venue.
Before that, Benn heads north of the border as his fellow Tony Sims’ trained gym-mate Burns looks to make history and become a three-weight World champion.
“I never thought that when I came over here I would be good enough to sign for Eddie Hearn and Matchroom – but so far it has been proven otherwise,” said Benn. “My Dad backed me and next thing I knew I was walking out at The O2 in front of 20,000! It’s been an unbelievable journey so far and I’m pinching myself that I’m with Matchroom.
“I only had 20 amateur fights and came here to the UK with the intention to stay amateur for three years – which is what my father wanted me to do, but I wanted to turn professional. I’m just a baby in the sport of boxing – starting out, coupled with being only 19 years old. I’m relaxed and don’t feel any pressure, I’m just going to be myself and do it my way.
“I want to box all over the country, so going to Glasgow and boxing on the undercard of Ricky’s third World title fight will be a huge honour for me. I’m excited to be boxing back at The O2 too and one thing you can guarantee with me is that I will be explosive and excite the fans.”
Burns’ World title clash with Di Rocco, featuring Benn, is on a packed bill that sees Tyrone Nurse defending his British Super-Lightweight crown against Glasgow’s Willie Limond. New star Ryan Burnett
continues his march to World titles, Commonwealth games hero Charlie Flynn is in his first title action and undefeated young stars Joe Ham and Lewis Paulin also feature.
Joshua’s World title defence against Breazeale featuring Benn on the undercard that is topped by a mouth-watering domestic Super-Middleweight blockbuster and WBA World title eliminator bout between George Groves and Martin Murray, while John Wayne Hibbert clashes with Andrea Scarpa for the vacant WBC Silver Super-Lightweight title.
Tickets for Glasgow are on general sale with those in the £40-£100 bracket available from the SSE Hydro website http://www.thessehydro.com/ and on 0844 395 4000 and 0800 952 0110 (accessible). VIP tickets at £200 are exclusively available at www.matchroomboxing.com
Face value tickets for Glasgow are also be available from http://www.stubhub.co.uk/matchroom-boxing-tickets/.
