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Haney’s Win and the Benn Problem: What It Means for Conor Benn

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Devin Haney’s welterweight debut raised more questions than answers — and it changes everything for the Haney Benn welterweight future. With both men fighting in November, this showdown can’t happen until late 2026 at the earliest. But stylistically, Benn might now be catching Haney at the perfect time. Here’s what the performance and the politics really mean.

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Devin Haney’s Welterweight Win: Convincing or Concerning?

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Devin Haney got the win on Saturday night — but his welterweight performance raised more doubts than excitement. Tight rounds, cautious tactics and a lack of authority make you wonder whether 147lbs is exposing limitations we haven’t seen before. And with a Conor Benn showdown likely in 2026, Haney can’t afford another night like this.

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Did British Boxing Sell Its Soul to DAZN?

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Has British boxing sold its soul? We look at how DAZN, rising prices and weaker cards have pushed the sport away from its roots.

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Aftermath: Did the Rematch Redeem or Ruin the Rivalry?

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Conor Benn put on a boxing clinic while Chris Eubank Jr looked like a man at the end of the road. Our full Eubank Benn 2 aftermath breakdown explores what the result means for both fighters, for British boxing, and for a rivalry that’s finally run out of steam after 30 years.

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Fight Night Preview: Storylines That Matter Beyond the Ring

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Fight night is here. In this Eubank Benn 2 preview, we cut through the noise — legacy, redemption, ambulance-gate, and the pressure on both men to save their careers. No predictions, no hype. Just the storylines that truly matter when the bell rings.

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