When is Benn vs Marku?
Conor Benn could face Florian Marku in Summer 2024 in the United Kingdom.
The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 KG).
Benn vs Marku stats
Conor Benn would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 23 wins, zero loses and 0 draws, 14 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.
Florian Marku would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 13 wins and 1 draw, with 8 of those by knock out.
The stats suggest Marku would have a slight advantage in power over Benn, with a 62% knock out percentage over Benn's 61%.
Conor Benn is the younger man by 4 years, at 27 years old.
Marku has a height advantage of 1 inch over Benn. This also extends to a 1-inch reach advantage.
Conor Benn fights out of the orthodox stance, while Florian Marku is a southpaw.
Benn is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 9 more fights, and made his debut in 2016, 2 years and 7 months earlier than Marku, whose first professional fight was in 2018. He has fought 36 more professional rounds, 106 to Marku's 70.
Conor Benn goes into the fight ranked number 3 by the WBA and 3 by the WBC at welterweight.
Benn vs Marku form
Benn remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he defeated Peter Dobson on 3rd February 2024 by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas, United States.
Previous to that, he had defeated Rodolfo Orozco on 23rd September 2023 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando.
Going into that contest, he had beat Chris Van Heerden on 16th April 2022 by knockout in the 2nd round at Manchester Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Before that, he had won against Chris Algieri on 11th December 2021 by knockout in the 4th round at Echo Arena, Merseyside.
He had beat Adrian Granados on 4th September 2021 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Headingley Rugby League Stadium, Yorkshire.
Marku remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he defeated Dylan Moran on 2nd September 2023 by technical knockout in the 1st round at Manchester Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Previous to that, he had defeated Miguel Parra Ramirez on 25th August 2022 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Air Albania Stadium, Tirana, Albania.
Going into that contest, he had won against Chris Jenkins on 2nd April 2022 by technical knockout in the 4th round at Newcastle Arena, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom.
Before that, he had defeated Jorick Luisetto on 20th November 2021 by points in the 8th round at Wembley Arena, London.
He had beat Maxim Prodan on 25th September 2021 by split decision in their 10 round contest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Florian Marku has been fighting more than Conor Benn.
Conor Benn last fought 5 months and 23 days ago, while Florian Marku's last outing was 10 months and 24 days ago.
Benn's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 22 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 30 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 38 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.6 rounds on average.
Marku's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 1 day, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 26 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 33 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6.6 rounds on average.
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