World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) continental welterweight champion Conor Benn of Nice Britain and his challenger, South African Chris Van Heerden, each made weight for his or her bout this Saturday on the Enviornment in Manchester, England.
Benn, who can be making the seventh protection of his regional title, weighed in at 146.5 kilos, whereas Van Heerden stopped the scales at 145.8, each effectively inside the weight restrict for the belt contest and are able to step into the ring this weekend.
For Benn, whose opposition has been rising, will probably be a brand new take a look at in his profession. The 25-year-old fighter is shaping as much as be probably the greatest within the class however he should show it in opposition to good degree fighters and this can be an opportunity to do it.
Van Heerden, however, arrives motivated to his first time in the UK and with the benefit of getting confronted famend opponents. The South African desires to provide the shock and get nice alternatives sooner or later.
Benn is undefeated in 20 fights with 13 knockouts and Van Heerden has 28 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw and 12 knockouts.
