WBO Champ Brian Norman Jr Eyes Showdown with Rising Star Conor Benn

On November 17, 2025, WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. is set to defend his title against former undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney in a highly anticipated clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. If Norman Jr. emerges victorious, he plans to turn his attention to unifying the welterweight division, with his sights set on a potential showdown against rising British star Conor Benn.

Benn, who recently exacted his revenge on Chris Eubank Jr., has confirmed his intention to move back down to the welterweight (147lbs) division and challenge for the WBC title currently held by Mario Barrios. However, Norman Jr. believes Benn will soon become a world champion and has expressed his desire to face the Brit in the future.

"I believe Conor Benn will become a world champion, and I know he's not scared of anybody," Norman Jr. told talkSPORT.com. "I would welcome that fight in your country. I haven't fought over there yet, but it will happen. I'll come over there whenever Conor Benn gets a belt... My goal is to become undisputed, so I want to fight whoever has the belts, but I like that fight with Benn."

Norman Jr.'s last outing saw him deliver a sensational knockout victory over Japan's Jin Sasaki, a performance that is likely to be recognized as the Knockout of the Year. The Georgia-born champion is widely regarded as the best in the welterweight division and possesses devastating one-punch power in both hands.