Undefeated British contender Conor Benn and unbeaten American welterweight Peter Dobson battle it out in the main event live from The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Saturday, February 3. A day before the fight show the athletes step on the scales and go face to face for one last time prior to meeting each in the ring.
Both fighters made the required 151-pound contracted limit, making the fight official. Conor Benn weighed-in at 150.6 lbs. Peter Dobson was the same.
At the final press conference, both expressed confidence in coming out victorious. The contest is scheduled for 12 rounds.
In the co-main event, Austin Williams of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Armel Mbumba Yassa of Congo square off in a 10-rounder at middleweight. The WBA International and IBF North American titles are on the line. Both fighters tipped the scales at 159.8 lbs.
Also on the card, British Johnny Fisher faces Dmytro Bezus of Ukraine in a 10-rounder at heavyweight. The fighters were 242.8 lbs and 270 lbs, respectively.
Plus, Khalil Coe of Jersey City, New Jersey and Mexico’s Juan Gerardo Osuna clash in an eight-rounder at light heavyweight. Coe came in at 175.8 lbs. Osuna was 175.2 lbs.
Get Benn vs Dobson full fight card and weights below.
Benn vs Dobson fight card
Main card
- Conor Benn (150.6) vs. Peter Dobson (150.6), 12 rounds, welterweight
- Austin Williams (159.8) vs. Armel Mbumba Yassa (159.8), 10 rounds, middleweight – WBA International and IBF North American middleweight titles
- Johnny Fisher (242.8) vs. Dmytro Bezus (270), 10 rounds, heavyweight
- Khalil Coe (175.8) vs. Juan Gerardo Osuna (175.2), 8 rounds, light heavyweight
Preliminary card
- George Liddard (162.4) vs. Andrew Buchanan (164.4), 6 rounds, middleweight
- Jimmy Sains (165.4) vs. Alejandro Avalos (161.6), 4 rounds, middleweight