British welterweight Conor Benn has received an offer from Eddie Hearn for a potential showdown with WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis. After Benn's points win over Peter Dobson in Las Vegas, Davis called him out, sparking a fiery back-and-forth on social media. Benn tweeted to his promoter, Eddie Hearn, who replied with a handshake emoji, indicating that he has reached out to Davis. Boxing fans are eagerly anticipating a match between Benn and Davis, but Benn is willing to fight anyone that Hearn puts in front of him.
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Verbal jabs traded on social media
After Davis called out Benn, both fighters engaged in a heated exchange on social media. Benn tweeted to Hearn, asking him to intervene before Davis gets mad. Hearn replied with a simple "Done." Benn then made another dig at Davis, comparing him to an Oompa Lumpa from 'Charlie and The Chocolate Factory'. Davis responded by saying that there is no need for screenshots, as they are all on the same page. Benn challenged Davis to back up his words and step into the ring with him.
Benn's popularity on the rise
Conor Benn's name is on the hit list of several fighters, and Eddie Hearn has taken notice. Hearn stated that it seems like every fighter between 140 and 160lb wants to fight Benn. Despite the attention, Benn remains focused and willing to fight whoever Hearn puts in front of him. He is determined to continue his winning streak and get back to where he was mentally.
