Nigel Benn supports son Conor before world title fight in Las Vegas
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:18 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Retired boxing champion Nigel Benn is accompanying his son Conor in Las Vegas as he prepares to challenge Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title. Despite previous claims that he would step away from his son’s career, Nigel Benn remains involved in his son’s training camp and media engagements. The upcoming bout arrives as both fighters attempt to move past their respective doping controversies, with both having served suspensions for banned substances in recent years. Conor Benn seeks to capture his first world title, aiming to join his father as a second-generation world champion. The event is being staged by Zuffa Boxing, marking a shift for Conor following his separation from promoter Eddie Hearn.
- •Conor Benn challenges Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas.
- •Nigel Benn returned to his son's team despite vowing to step away after the Chris Eubank Jr. fight.
- •Both fighters return to the ring following suspensions related to positive drug tests.
- •Zuffa Boxing is staging the event outside of traditional promoter partnerships.
- •Conor Benn previously secured a points victory over Regis Prograis.
- 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Why Nigel Benn can't walk away from Conor
- 7:08 AMBBC Sport — Why Nigel Benn can't walk away from Conor
"Nigel Benn vowed to leave son Conor to plough his own path after he beat Chris Eubank Jr, but the retired world champion is back by his side this week as he prepares to face WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia.
"Nigel Benn vowed to leave son Conor to plough his own path after he beat Chris Eubank Jr, but the retired world champion is back by his side this week as he prepares to face WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:18 AMWhy Nigel Benn can't walk away from Conor
Nigel Benn vowed to leave son Conor to plough his own path after he beat Chris Eubank Jr, but the retired world champion is back by his side this week as he prepares to face WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia.
- BBC SportSep 11, 2026, 7:08 AMWhy Nigel Benn can't walk away from Conor
Nigel Benn vowed to leave son Conor to plough his own path after he beat Chris Eubank Jr, but the retired world champion is back by his side this week as he prepares to face WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia.
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