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Conor Benn is absolved and vindicated. The British boxer, after dragging his career for the last couple of years under the shadow of suspension, is ready to rise again. And he wants to make a splash with it. What’s a better way to do it than to poke Terence Crawford and start sparks of something that might end in a fight down the line?

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The fans saw it all when the two boxers crossed paths in Hamburg. The German city is hosting the WBC’s 62nd annual convention, and it’s no wonder that the place is brimming with A-listers and some prominent boxing personalities. It’s there Benn, 28, and Crawford, 37, bumped into each other, and the hilarious clip of them interacting soon made the rounds on the internet.

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Conor Benn has a go at Terence Crawford

In a clip uploaded by the WBC’s official handle, the fans could notice Benn at 23-0, and Crawford at 41-0, engaging in a conversation. The caption read, “Connor Benn and Terence Crawford in a friendly conversation 🔥.” But fans couldn’t help notice that the British boxer led the charge and put ‘Bud’ on the back foot, where he only seemed to be responding to whatever the other fighter was saying in a nonchalant and calm demeanor.

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The clip soon seized the fans’ attention, and they took to the comment section, imagining a hypothetical fight between the two, and expressed their candid opinions on the same.

Fans declare the Crawford vs. Benn as a mismatch for the latter

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One fan speculated Crawford would win the fight with whatever method he wanted. They declared, “Crawford by whatever he wants it’s to be.” Benn has set his eyes on Crawford and has even hinted at a potential clash with him since early this year, but there seems to be no progress on the same.

A user believed a fight between the two was not on the cards. They said, “This fight never happening , Crawford in a different league to Benn!” Crawford is aiming for a legacy fight with Canelo Alvarez, and he might prefer fighting a bigger name rather than Benn currently.

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Someone pointed out the size difference between Crawford and Benn. They noted, “Benn to small for bud.” The 28-year-old recently made the switch to the 154-pound division and has yet to find his footing in the division. While Crawford also switched to 154 in his last fight, he has looked more comfortable at his new weight.

A comment comically shed light on both boxers’ resumes. The comment read, “World champion talking to an amateur.” Despite Benn’s exploits, he has yet to fight for a world title, whereas Crawford is a two-division undisputed champion.

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Lastly, a fan reflected on Crawford’s body language during the conversation. They wrote, “Crawford is a cool cat😄.” The Omaha native has carved out a reputation for not pulling shenanigans and being respectful at public events, including press conferences.

What do you make of this meeting between Terence Crawford and Conor Benn? Do you believe the two will fight in the future? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rohit Lohan

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Rohit Lohan is a senior Boxing writer and analyst at EssentiallySports. With over 1000 articles to his credit, Rohit has scrupulously unraveled the complexities involved in the sport. Being a beacon of expertise in the world of combat sports, his strengths include statistical analysis and accurate fight predictions that have garnered significant praise.

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