British boxer Conor Benn spoke out regarding rumors that his side is in talks with representatives of former world champion in eight weight categories Manny Pacquiao.
Journalis༺t Charlie Parsons quotes Benn on his social media:
I can't confirm or deny. If there's anyone who can make fights happen, it'sꦰ His Excellency here in Saudi Arabia. The public wants that fight, so for me, it's a matter of giving the public that fight.
Conor Benn
Benn's last fight was against Chris van Heerden in April 2022. In this confrontation Conor won by technical knockout in the second round. He has 21 victories (14 by knockout) and no defeats in professional boxing.
Pacquiao, 45, last stepped into the ring against blogger DK Yoo in December 2022. It was an exhibition fight. In thi♛s confrontation Pacquiao won by unanimous decision of judges. He has 62 wins (39 by knockout), eight losses and two draws in his professional boxing career.