Conor Benn is back
Conor Benn is set to return to the boxing ring this weekend as he faces Mexican Rodolfo Orozco in Florida. After a cancelled bout with Chris Eubank Jr, Benn is looking to restart his career and prove himself as he takes on Orozco on the undercard of Richardson Hitchins' super-lightweight clash with Jose Zepeda. Benn, who currently lacks a license to compete in the UK due to a doping controversy, holds a valid license from the Florida Athletic Commission, allowing him to fight on Saturday night without any rule violations.
When and where?
The fight between Conor Benn and Rodolfo Orozco is scheduled for Saturday, September 23. The card is set to commence at 1am BST/8pm ET, with the main event expected to start at around 2.43am BST/9.43 ET. However, please note that timings are subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
How to watch Conor Benn vs Rodolfo Orozco
The fight will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN. Subscribers of DAZN can stream all the action via the DAZN app/website. The subscription to DAZN costs £9.99 monthly, committing you to a year of action. Alternatively, fans can pay £99.99 upfront for a yearly pass, which is the most cost-effective option. DAZN also offers a flexible pass worth £19.99 a month, allowing fans to cancel at any time.
Full card
Here are the confirmed fights on the card:
- Richardson Hitchins vs Jose Zepeda; Super lightweight
- Austin Williams vs Steve Rolls; Middleweight
- Jessica McCaskill vs Sandy Ryan; WBC, WBA and WBO women’s welterweight title unification
- Orestes Velazquez vs Mohamed Soumaoro; Super lightweight
- Khalil Coe vs Kenmon Evans; Light heavyweight
- Jeovanny Estella vs Luis Caraballo; Light middleweight
- Jasmine Artega vs Haley Pasion; Women's super flyweight
- Roberto Rivera Gomez vs Carlos Andre Dos Santos Rocha; Featherweight
- Conor Benn vs Rodolfo Orozco
What they've said
Conor Benn expressed his excitement for his return, stating, "I am undefeated in the ring, and in spirit. A return on Saturday is a step closer to redemption. After that, I'm putting the 147-160 divisions on notice. You are looking at a determined man with a deep desire to beat them all." Promoter Eddie Hearn added, "Conor Benn is back and I'm looking forward to seeing him pick up where he left off. He's ready to go straight in for a big fight now, but his trainer Tony Sims will be pleased to get him back sooner against a game opponent in Rodolfo Orozco. Conor is looking unbelievable in the gym, and I cannot wait to see him back in the ring where he belongs on what is a fantastic fight card in Florida."
