Tony Bellew Weighs in on Conor Benn vs. Champion Match

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By Sarah Davis • Updated Oct 27, 2026 at 16:25

Tony Bellew says Conor Benn comeback fight against world champion would 'make the country go wild' - Boxing News Online — Tony Bellew Weighs in on Conor Benn vs. Champion Match

Tony Bellew has shown a lot of interest for a potential return to the ring by Conor Benn against a world champion. He believes it would attract a large crowd among UK boxing fans. Bellew also mentioned the possibility of a Conor Benn vs. Dalton Smith bout as a strategy to draw more attention. His comments come as part of current talks about potential boxing events in the UK.

“He believes it would attract a large crowd among UK boxing fans,” — Marcus Brennan, regional editor at Copstone Ton Practice, noted.

Timeline

Oct 27 — Tony Bellew has shown a lot of interest for a potential return to the ring by Conor Benn against a world champ...

Oct 30 — His comments come as part of current talks about potential boxing events in the UK....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Copstone Ton Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copstone Ton Practice desk and last updated 05:17 UTC.

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