{"id":600803,"date":"2025-11-29T07:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T07:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/600803\/"},"modified":"2025-11-29T07:00:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T07:00:14","slug":"conor-benns-inside-game-troubles-devin-haney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/600803\/","title":{"rendered":"Conor Benn\u2019s Inside Game Troubles Devin Haney"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trainer Malik Scott says Conor Benn would give Devin Haney \u201ctrouble\u201d with his inside game and punch.<\/p>\n

Scott notes that Haney (33-0, 15 KOs) is now clinching a lot in his fights. He states that Benn (24-1, 14 KOs) is \u201cspiteful\u201d in close.<\/p>\n

It means that Devin wouldn\u2019t be able to rely on chinching as his main line of defense to neutralize Benn\u2019s offense, as he did in his victory over WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. last Saturday. Devin would be forced to fight Benn or move constantly.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Conor Benn boxes the way he did against Chris Eubank Jr. at any weight class, he could give anybody trouble,\u201d said trainer Malik Scott to the InsideRingShow on X<\/a>, when asked about Benn fighting Devin Haney. \u201cConor Benn is very spiteful on the inside. Devin Haney is clinching a lot now, right?<\/p>\n

Benn was ringside last Saturday night for Haney\u2019s fight against Norman Jr. at the ANB Arena in Riyadh. After Devin won by a 12-round unanimous decision, Conor called him out. Interestingly, both Haney and his dad, Bill, showed no interest. That was a surprise because the money he would get fighting Benn would be massive. For him not to want to face him is a red flag to fans that he\u2019s not confident he would win.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has his daddy\u2019s spirit [Nigel Benn] when he\u2019s fighting. He\u2019s evil. He\u2019s spiteful. He can punch. He has an incredible feint game,\u201d said Malik about Conor.<\/p>\n

Benn\u2019s punching power, toughness, and aggression would make it tough on Haney. He could be coming after him in an aggressive way that he hasn\u2019t seen since his loss to Ryan Garcia.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere\u2019s another one. He\u2019s been on that stage before,\u201d said Max Kellerman about Benn. \u201cNorman, the look on his face, he has not been here before. Haney looked like he\u2019d been there before. Conor Benn has fought in front of 50,000 people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ken Woods<\/strong> has been a senior writer at Boxing News 24 since 2013, covering the sport from every angle. With years of ringside reporting, he delivers fight news, results, and analysis that cut through the noise. Ken\u2019s work consistently spotlights champions, contenders, and prospects, giving fans a sharp, knowledgeable view of the global boxing scene.<\/p>\n

Boxing News 24<\/a> \u00bb Malik Scott: Conor Benn Could Trouble Devin Haney Inside<\/p>\n

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