Conor Benn impresses in points win over Josef Zahradnik

Image: Conor Benn celebrates his points victory (Pic: Ian Walton/Matchroom Boxing )

Exciting prospect Conor Benn remains unbeaten after securing a comprehensive points win over Josef Zahradnik at the O2 Arena in London.

Benn had been out for nine months with a hand injury but showed no signs of rust, knocking his Czech opponent down in the seventh before being awarded the fight by an 80-71 margin.

Welterweight Benn - whose father Nigel is a former world champion - dictated the action behind his jab in the early stages, before landing some huge punches in the fourth.

Conor Benn says he's happy with his progression as he secures his 14th victory as a pro over Josef Zahradnik at The O2

However, Zahradnik proved to be a brave opponent and landed a solid punch of his own in the fifth.

But Benn was soon on top again and, having finished the sixth in command, he floored his man in the seventh with a powerful body shot.

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Zahradnik managed to return to his feet though - and then made it through the eighth and final round despite a relentless barrage from Benn.

The outcome was not in doubt, though, and Benn has now improved his record to 14-0.

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The likes of British champion Chris Jenkins and Benn's fellow hot prospect Josh Kelly could be future opponents for the 22-year-old.

He said: "I fought with my heart on my sleeve, I gave it all I have got.

"It makes the fight so much easier when you throw the jab, so I just threw the jab.

Conor Benn moved to 14-0 with a comfortable points victory over Josef Zahradnik at The O2

"I knew I was going to hurt him to the body and I put him down, so it shows the strength is coming on.

"I have achieved more than I though I could do, and I am really happy with where I am going.

"I look better in every fight and as long as I am progressing, I don't want to take fights where I have to rush."

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