Yahoo Sports Conor Benn vs Adrian Granados LIVE: Stream, latest updates, how to watch online and undercard results
Conor Benn has been one of the most British boxing’s most improved fighters over the past two years, stepping out of his father’s shadow supremely well with a string of impressive wins.
The 24-year-old has won three of his last four bouts by KO, to extend his record to 18-0 heading into tonight’s test against the battle-hardened Adrian Granados.
The Mexican’s record of 21-8-3 is far from stellar, but the reality of those defeats tells a more representative story of the 32-year-old’s prowess in the ring. Two of those defeats were against Adrian Broner and Shawn Porter, with the Broner loss decided by mere split decision. In fact, Granados has only ever been knocked out by Danny Garcia, another world class welterweight fighter, and former belt holder.
Tonight’s fight represents stern test for Benn who is just arriving at the fringe of world level. How he deals with a wily operator like Granados will tell us a great deal more about his readiness to face some of the world’s best at welterweight – one of boxing’s most stacked divisions.
Benn should prevail against the slightly weathered Granados – but this this card’s main event is a timely reminder of the threat that underdogs can pose to some of British boxing’s biggest stars.
Follow live updates below, plus undercard results with a series of mouthwatering fights to build up to the main event:
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Benn vs Granados: The view from ringside
21:30 , Jack Rathborn
Our reporter Tom Kershaw is ringside at Headingley, here’s how he saw it: “Benn began this bout a little wildly, eager to repeat his last spectacular knockout, and Granados was able to pre-empt his lunging right hands.
“The Briton's pressure is beginning to tell now, though, and he's in a clear ascendancy heading into the tenth round.”
Benn vs Granados: Round 10
21:27 , Jack Rathborn
Can Benn rally late? More nice jabs from Granados to the body, he’s measured and calm as he circles around to his right.
Now Benn trapped against the ropes, Granados piles on the pressure, but not a lot getting home.
This is precious experience for Benn, it’s not been a thriller, but to bank these rounds and experience what it’s like to grow in frustration, he can work on plenty after this one.
Granados plays matador at the end of the round, Benn storms ahead like a bull and the American jokes to the crowd: “Ole”
The pair then exchange bombs with Benn on the ropes. He’s livid at the end of the fight, screaming at Granados to bring it.
Hughes eyes Haney fight after outclassing Straffon
21:25 , Jack Rathborn
“That’s the best one there is. Another underdog against a Mexican monster. He did a big job against Tennyson.
“If Eddie can sort it [against Devin Haney], I’m happy to go to his back garden, let’s get it.”
Benn vs Granados: Round 9
21:24 , Jack Rathborn
Benn still shooting the straight right with power, but Granados is moving away from the shots well.
They’re never quite landing clean.
Granados still looking to capitalise when Benn loads up by tagging him to the body.
It’s clever stuff, even if he’s not going to damage Benn too much. That could be a Granados round.
21:22 , Jack Rathborn
Benn vs Granados: Round 7
21:16 , Jack Rathborn
Granados cannot seem to dent Benn.
But he’s moving well and able to slip away from these bursts.
Benn chasing and might be looking to work on closing the ring off.
Or his defence? He attracts Granados onto him in the middle of the ring, and he lets his hands drop, pivoting out of the way of a flurry of shots. Barely any land, showing a bit of a slicker side to Benn.
Benn vs Granados: Round 6
21:12 , Jack Rathborn
Will Benn’s power carry into the late rounds?
We’re through six rounds and Benn is well up on my card, but Granados has definitely shown a different side to The Destroyer.
Benn vs Granados: Round 5
21:07 , Jack Rathborn
The jab for Benn is impressing, it’s setting everything up, as Andy Lee points out.
Granados able to skip away still, but Benn moving with ease and still no signs of fatigue.
Benn has landed 24 body punches to Granados’ 8.
Benn vs Granados: Round 3
20:58 , Jack Rathborn
A bit more coming back now from Granados, a neat one-two has Benn skipping away.
He burst straight back with the overhand right, but Granados is throwing and jumping back out of range.
These are Benn rounds, but Granados isn’t daunted at all.
This one could get interesting!
And just like that, bang! A left hook lands hard on Granados.
20:57 , Jack Rathborn
Benn vs Granados: Round 2
20:55 , Jack Rathborn
Benn pivoting at the hips, then a bit wild as he swings on the way up.
Nothing major landing yet, Granados getting a good look up against the ropes. A slip sees him touch down.
Now they’re up close and personal, Benn whipping them into the body. The American is jabbing to Benn’s body when he’s not moving away from the shots.
It looks like the tactic is to take Benn into the mid-rounds and see what he’s spent by then.
Benn vs Granados: Round 1
20:49 , Jack Rathborn
Here we go, Benn swinging early, vicious overhand rights.
Benn is sharp, he’s loading up, Granados briefly stunned by a jab too as he circles around the ropes.
A cracking atmosphere here at Headingley, big support for Benn.
Benn jabbing before a feint with the right, Granados skipping away on the backfoot and out of range so far, he looks happy enough after one.
Bellew: Benn will be tested if this lasts more than four rounds
20:41 , Jack Rathborn
“After four rounds, if Granados absorbs the attack, this will be a really interesting fight and he could make it a hard night for Conor. We need to see Conor in a hard fight that goes beyond five rounds.”
Hughes outpoints Straffon by UD
20:37 , Jack Rathborn
That’s a huge win for Hughes, he dominates on all three of the judges’ scorecards.
120-107, 120-107 and 119-109 to the local man, Straffon had no answer!
20:35 , Jack Rathborn
20:31 , Jack Rathborn
Straffon vs Hughes: Round 11
20:26 , Jack Rathborn
Can Straffon find something?
He’s getting frustrated at Hughes’ intelligence to box and move a bit more now.
The Mexican needs a knockout.
Straffon vs Hughes: Round 8
20:14 , Jack Rathborn
Can Hughes remain calm? Has he spent too much energy, still five more rounds here.
This is going to reveal a lot about both fighters.
It already has, Straffon so tough to still be in there.
Straffon vs Hughes: Round 6
20:08 , Jack Rathborn
This is relentless.
Hughes refuses to let up. Straffon is fighting on instinct.
Straffon vs Hughes: Round 5
20:02 , Jack Rathborn
Hughes is boxing nicely here as enter the fifth, some smart counters.
Straffon is buzzed!
Hughes rocks him, this is an onslaught!
Wow, stunning assault from Hughes, he’s piling on the pressure. Straffon nearly went, but has finally smothered him, while stuck in the corner.
Bridges PTS Gangloff
19:38 , Jack Rathborn
Bridges gets it on Steve Gray’s scorecard, which reads 77-76.
Darren Barker believes that’s harsh and Gangloff has been wronged there.
Bridges vs Gangloff: Round 7
19:32 , Jack Rathborn
Bridges in big trouble, her right hand is hurt and she’s shaking it badly.
But she may hang on here with one round left.
It’s all Gangloff, quality right to end the seventh.
Lara vs Warrington 2: Leeds Warrior arrives
19:30 , Jack Rathborn
Josh Warrington has just arrived!
Chants of “Leeds, Leeds, Leeds” ring around Headingley.
Bridges vs Gangloff: Round 6
19:28 , Jack Rathborn
Three more rounds, that is a disappointment.
Gangloff now coming on strong, the better quality shots, more thought behind her work.
Bridges lumbering forward still, relying on her power.
Bridges vs Gangloff: Round 5
19:24 , Jack Rathborn
Gangloff’s team confident here, they think Bridges is getting tired.
But she’s out with purpose to start the fifth, there’s only one way seemingly.
Bridges vs Gangloff: Round 3
19:21 , Jack Rathborn
Bridges with barely any defence and taking plenty coming in.
Looping rights seem to be doing the trick, but there are openings for Gangloff.
Bridges in control here and with more firepower, tough one for Gangloff to deter her opponent.
Bridges with a knock to her wrist though, one to watch into the fourth and beyond...
Eddie Hearn on Bridges vs Gangloff
19:18 , Jack Rathborn
“It's what we love, it's lively. People want to get out again and watch live sport.
“She's a star, she's a Leeds United supporter, she's in a tough fight."
Bridges vs Gangloff: Round 2
19:17 , Jack Rathborn
This one has started off fast, both ladies slugging it out.
Bridges only knows one way and pushes through a hard right, but Gangloff counters nicely off the ropes.
Lara vs Warrington 2: Main undercard set to start
18:58 , Jack Rathborn
The main card is about to start, a reminder of the run-down of this undercard:
Mauricio Lara v Josh Warrington
Katie Taylor v Jennifer Han
Conor Benn v Adrian Granados
Jovanni Straffon v Maxi Hughes
Ebanie Bridges v Mailys Gangloff
WOW. PUMPED! 😳😳#LaraWarrington2 pic.twitter.com/sxbI1owqkB
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 3, 2021
Price wins via second round KO
18:18 , Thomas Fenton
What a performance by Price!
He unleashes a barrage of punches in the second and Hussain is stopped on his feet.
It's a real statement from the 21-year-old, who now moves to 6-0. Impressive stuff.
Hopey Price v Zahid Hussain
18:16 , Thomas Fenton
Hussain goes down!
Right on the bell to signal the end of the first round, Price catches Hussain clean on the chin with a right hook.
Hussain recovers well to see out the first, but for how long?
Hopey Price v Zahid Hussain
18:09 , Thomas Fenton
Both fighters are now in the ring.
Price has only ever been six rounds, so the added experience of Hussain (who has 16 wins to his name) could provide a good test for the youngster.
Here we go...
Bateson beats Garcia via UD
18:06 , Thomas Fenton
The British fighter recovers well from being knocked down in the second to beat Garcia 58-56 via the judge's scorecard.
It was a tougher fight than anticipated, but Bateson gets the job done in his home city.
Next up, it's exciting Matchroom prospect Hopey Price v Zahid Hussain.
Warrington v Lara undercard - as it happens
17:57 , Thomas Fenton
The first bouts of the evening have now been completed. Earlier, we saw young prospects Mali Wright and Brandon Stanfield win in their respective matchups.
Leeds-born Jack Batseon is currently in the ring with Nicaragua's Felix Garica. He’s been on the canvas, but should be fairly comfortably ahead on the judge's scorecards.
Katie Taylor on fighting in front of a crowd again
17:39 , Thomas Fenton
“This has been a long time coming, I haven’t fought in front of a crowd in a long time. It is going to be electric. I have a soft heart towards Leeds, so it is going to be really amazing to fight here.
“I have great memories growing up and coming here as a kid and going to Elland Road to watch Leeds United. They are some of my best memories as a kid. To have the chance to actually fight here is really special.”
Conor Benn: I let my fists do the talking
17:36 , Thomas Fenton
“I don’t have a message for Granados. I don’t. There is nothing to say. I let my fists do the talking. Everything that has been said from both parties has been said now. At the end of the day the promo is done. All that’s left to do now is fight, and come September 4 he is in for one hell of a fight. I know he’s going to bring it – but that gets me going. Let’s have it!
“He’s a tough durable guy, the only person to stop him is Danny Garcia. He won the fight against Adrian Broner. He gave hell to Shawn Porter. He fought Robert Easter Jr. He’s been in with the top boys, but he’s in with another top boy. I just want to fight now. I just want to get in there now.”
Lara: My win over Warrington wasn’t lucky
17:30 , Thomas Fenton
“Warrington said that I got lucky. Believe me. There’s no luck in boxing. I’ve never won anything with luck. I won with hard work and a lot of discipline,” the Mexican fighter claims.
“Of course, since I beat him I feel I’m the champion. Like they say in my town, I’m a champion without a crown. It sounds nice and I think I’ve earned it with hard work. I want to be number one in the world and I’m going to achieve that.
“I knew I had to win decisively in the first fight. This time it will be different. I’ll win, but you’ll see a totally different Mauricio Lara. I’ll be a different person. I have more drive in this fight because Warrington has been saying a lot of things and he’ll regret it.”
Warrington on life after Lara defeat
17:27 , Thomas Fenton
“There were times when we were going out to the supermarket and I would say to the missus, ‘I’ll just wait in the car’. I didn’t want to put people in the awkward position when you go past someone in the bread aisle and they’re like, ‘Are you alright mate?’
“Time’s a healer. If you’ve got a worldie of a girl and she leaves you, you’re devastated and you think your world has come crashing down. ‘But eventually, you go out and find another girl and she’s the love of your life.
“For the first six or seven weeks, I was dealing with injuries and that covered up all the thoughts of losing. I had a fractured jaw… an operation on my elbow, a damaged shoulder, my ear was perforated.
“I know how important this fight is for me. I think it’s going to be very different, and much better, for me this time round.”
Katie Taylor vs Jennifer Han: Odds
17:10 , Jack Rathborn
Taylor: 1/100. KO: 5/2. Decision: 1/4
Han: 16/1. KO: 20/1. Decision: 25/1
Conor Benn vs Adrian Granados: Odds
17:10 , Jack Rathborn
Benn: 1/20. KO: 1/3. Decision: 11/4
Granados: 8/1. KO: 12/1. Decision: 16/1
Lara vs Warrington 2: Odds
17:10 , Jack Rathborn
Warrington: 8/11. KO: 4/1. Decision: 5/4.
Lara: 11/10. KO: 6/4. Decision: 8/1.
