Benn stuns Vargas with 80-second knockout

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Conor Benn produced the most destructive display of his career to knockout Samuel Vargas in 80 seconds.

The British welterweight was expected to face a test against an experienced rival but he pounced on an opening.

Two right-left combinations rocked Colombia’s Vargas, a barrage of punches followed and a hard uppercut on the ropes saw the bout stopped.

“Start putting respect on my name,” said Benn. “I’m putting the Benn name where it belongs – back at the top.”

The son of former two-weight world champion Nigel Benn added: “No-one had banged him out in a round. Easy, easy. Give me a proper test, give me Amir Khan. He’s too busy messing about with reality shows.

“I can live with this hype. I’m ready for the top dogs, I want them, I want to test myself. I was expecting a hard fight.”