British boxer Conor Benn has delivered a powerful condemnation of DV in boxing. He has taken a strong stance against competitors who commit crimes against women.
Speaking in a recent interview with iFL TV, Benn expressed his uncompromising views on the matter, specifically referencing Tank Davis and his legal troubles.
“I don’t care who you are, how much world titles you got. You can shove your world titles up your a**. You lay a hand on a woman. You lay a finger on a woman. You deserve to be incarcerated. deserve to never be able to fight again and banged up for life. That’s my views on it,” Benn stated emphatically.
The welterweight contender’s passionate response came when discussing Tank Davis, who has faced multiple arrests. Benn didn’t hold back in his criticism, calling Davis “an idiot” and expressing his refusal to share a ring with him. “I ain’t sharing no ring with him. S**mbag,” he declared, making his position crystal clear.
Benn’s strong stance appears to be deeply personal, rooted in his role as a father and brother. “I got four sisters. I got a little daughter myself. Anyone put my hands on them, they’re dead men, you know,” he explained.
The boxer expressed particular frustration with trained contenders who commit such acts, questioning how anyone in the sport could even consider physically threatening women. “I don’t even know how it comes into your head, you know, when you’re you’re a trained fighter as well, let alone a normal man, but when you’re a trained fighter as well, it’s what are you doing, mate? To even think about it, let alone, you know, get charged for it.”
Benn emphasized that such behavior reflects poorly on the entire sport, stating it’s “embarrassing” and “don’t shed a good light on on fighters, man.” His comments represent a firm stance against the normalization of DV within boxing circles.
Rather than the popular “free Tank” sentiment some fans express, Benn advocated for the opposite approach: “Less to the free Tank and more of the lock him up for good.” His unequivocal position demonstrates that athletic achievement should never excuse or overshadow serious criminal behavior.
Benn’s statement serves as a reminder that professional athletes, particularly those in combat sports, have a responsibility to be role models both inside and outside the ring. His willingness to speak out against DV, regardless of an opponent’s status or titles, sets an important precedent for accountability in professional boxing.
