Former world welterweight champion (up to 66.7 kg) American Keith Thurman (30-1, 22 KOs) denied the statement of representatives of the British top division prospect Conor Benn (21-0, 14 KOs), according to which he is not interested in the fight with him.
According to Thurman, if he is approached with a worthy offer, he is ready to sign up for a fight in England this year.
“I had to go to Google to see what Benn was like, so now I have some idea,” Keith said. — A guy from London, a European fighter. He seems to have a decent boxing background and comes from a fighting family. Although I can’t say that I know enough about him.”
“If I remain silent, this does not mean that I am trying to be quiet. I’m just for good fights, and I prefer action to words. I’m interested in contracts,” Thurman said. – If Benn’s management has a contract with decent pay – no problem. I love cool fights and good contracts. So if the money is at stake and the date is acceptable, we can arrange it. I have never fought across the ocean, and this may tempt me. I love doing new things.”
Note that now Benn’s team is negotiating a catchweight fight with compatriot Chris Eubank Jr.
At the same time, a month ago, Conor’s promoter Eddie Hearn assured that there was money for the fight between Benn and Thurman.
Source:
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