Why Nigel Benn can't walk away from Conor

Nigel Benn has staunchly insisted he is stepping back from his son's career permanently. The long-distance travels from Australia to watch his son Conor battled ended once Conor clinched a grudge win over Chris Eubank Jr. However, as Conor gears up for his WBC welterweight title bout against Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas, Nigel is once again embedded in his son's corner, as deeply involved as ever.

Conor's father suggests that Conor kept coaxing him into helping with one final hurdle, but it's unclear whether he was being truthful or genuinely believed his own words. Conor maintains a wry smile when he says, "He lives through me. He goes, 'son, this is my last fight, I'm done.' Then the next one, it's, 'son, it's your first defence.'"

Both father and son acknowledge that neither man is prepared to sever the bond. Conor's journey has been turbulent - navigating a doping case, surviving rivalry with Eubank, and parting ways with long-time manager Eddie Hearn. These experiences have transformed him from 'Nigel's boy' into one of Britain's most controversial boxing champions. Nigel is supportive, stating, "Everybody didn't love me. But once you get that belt around his waist, we'll go from there."