Conor Benn comeback? WBO champion Denzel Bentley says Conor Benn can 'skip the queue' for middleweight world title shot
- Posted on September 15, 2026
- By Sky Sport
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In brief
Following his disappointing knockout loss to Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas, Conor Benn faces an uncertain future at welterweight. However, a potential redemption arc awaits at middleweight, where WBO champion Denzel Bentley has unexpectedly extended an olive branch. The British fighter could bypass traditional rankings and immediately challenge for Bentley's 160lb title, offering Benn a quick pathway to world championship glory after his recent setback.
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Conor Benn comeback? WBO champion Denzel Bentley says Conor Benn can 'skip the queue' for middleweight world title shot
Conor Benn suffered a devastating two-round defeat in Las Vegas when he challenged Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight world title at the weekend; but Benn could now return to middleweight and WBO 160lb world champion Denzel Bentley has offered him a shot at his title
