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Lou DiBella Slams Zuffa Boxing's Conor Benn as 'Fraud' and 'Cheater'

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The number of Conor Benn detractors continues to grow, as another well-known figure in boxing is uninspired by his recent performances. Following Benn’s unanimous decision win over Regis Prograis on April 11, many fighters and well-known people in boxing were uninspired by Benn’s performance. “The Destroyer” was largely expected to KO Prograis, who came into the fight with multiple injuries, before the bout went the distance. Conor Benn (left) throwing a jab against Chris Eubank Jr. (right) | IMAGO / Action Plus Lou DiBella, the former head of HBO Sports and a boxing promoter, made an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show , where he voiced his thoughts on Benn. “I sort of do think he (Conor Benn) is a fraud. He’s a pedestrian prizefighter with a famous lineage, and a cheater who got bigger by cheating.” Lou DiBella “I think he has a following because he’s Nigel Benn’s kid, and I think he has a following in the UK where people look past his indiscretions and mediocrity," DiBella continued.…

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