Boxing fans know Conor Benn as the explosive welterweight with a famous surname, but his career has taken more twists than a highlight reel. Between a failed drug test, a cancelled blockbuster fight, and a provisional suspension that was later lifted, the 28-year-old Brit has become one of the most talked-about figures in the sport. This guide breaks down his record, the doping case, and what comes next — with all claims tied to official sources.

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Record: 23–1–0 (15 KOs) ·
Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) ·
Reach: 70 in (178 cm) ·
Stance: Orthodox ·
Division: Welterweight

Quick snapshot

1Biography
  • British professional boxer (ESPN)
  • Welterweight contender (BBC Sport)
2Career Highlights
3Recent Controversy
  • Failed doping test in 2022 for clomifene (ESPN)
  • Provisional suspension lifted Nov 2024 (BBC Sport)
  • Eubank Jr. bout cancelled Oct 2022 (ESPN)
4What’s Next
  • Reportedly scheduled vs. Regis Prograis, Apr 2026 (BetMGM)
  • Still requires UK licence to fight in Britain (ESPN)

Eleven facts about Conor Benn, one pattern: a young fighter with undeniable talent whose path has been repeatedly rerouted by regulatory battles.

The table below provides his professional stats at a glance.

Label Value
Full Name Conor Nigel Benn
Date of Birth 28 September 1996
Nationality British
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach 70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Total Fights 24
Wins 23
Wins by KO 15
Losses 1
Draws 0

Who is Conor Benn?

Early life and boxing lineage

  • Conor Benn is a British professional boxer who competes in the welterweight division (BBC Sport).
  • He is the son of former two-weight world champion Nigel Benn, though that relationship has not been a focus of recent coverage.

The implication: Benn carries one of the most recognisable surnames in British boxing, but his career has taken a significantly different path from his father’s.

Professional debut and rise

  • Benn turned professional in 2016 and built an unbeaten record through 23 fights (BBC Sport).
  • By November 2024, his record stood at 23–0 with 14 knockouts (ESPN).

The pattern: Benn’s rapid rise – from debutant to mandatory challenger – was halted not by a loss in the ring but by events outside it.

What

Additional sources

clevelandledger24.com