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Anthony Taylor Mocks Conor Benn’s Callout of UFC Champion Ilia Topuria, Issues Own Challenge

Misfits Boxing star and former Jake Paul sparring partner Anthony Taylor has fired back at Conor Benn following the British fighter’s callout of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Taylor, who holds the current MFB Light-Heavyweight Championship, expressed strong opinions about Benn’s challenge to the Georgian-Spanish UFC champion and offered to step in himself.

Anthony Taylor Talks Conor Benn’s Callout of Ilia Topuria

Speaking to Plejmo, Taylor questioned Benn’s credentials, particularly highlighting the fighter’s lack of British title success. Conor Benn is calling out killers like Ilia Topuria. Correct me if I’m wrong, but he’s not even won a British boxing title,” Taylor stated.