

Misfits Boxing 22 has landed in Manchester with all the spectacle fight fans expected, headlined by the highly anticipated clash between former UFC middleweights Darren Till and Luke Rockhold. The pair will square off inside the Manchester Arena for the inaugural MFB Bridgerweight title in what the promotion has fittingly dubbed Ring of Thorns. The prelims are already in the books, with the main card underway as fans continue to stream into the venue.
The buzz is building toward the main event, and, as with any major combat sports night, celebrities and big names from across the sporting world have made their way into the arena. Among them, British boxer Conor Benn drew instant attention. The 28-year-old, son of ring icon Nigel Benn, arrived alongside his wife, Victoria Benn.
However, it wasn’t just his presence that turned heads. Conor Benn stepped out of a Rolls-Royce, leaving his wife waiting outside—a moment that quickly lit up social media. Misfits Boxing’s official Instagram page fueled the buzz with the caption: “Conor Benn arrives for the Ring of Thorns.” In terms of his career, ‘ enters the night with a professional record of 23-1, having recently dropped a decision to Chris Eubank Jr.
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Earlier this month, he issued a bold callout to UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria for a bare-knuckle fight, declaring: “Any of these UFC punks who want to come to boxing—it’s a dangerous game. I’ve heard a lot of people talking about Ilia Topuria. I’ve got these hands, brother.”
Topuria may have shrugged off the challenge, but Conor Benn has once again managed to steal the spotlight—this time not with words, but with style. His dramatic arrival has already become one of the most talked-about moments of the night, especially with his wife left waiting outside the car.
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Conor Benn’s flashy arrival at Misfits Boxing 22 draws backlash after wife left waiting outside
Conor Benn’s fortune and lifestyle continue to draw attention, with Celebrity Net Worth valuing him at $5 million as of July 10, 2025. The 28-year-old has built his own profile in the ring, though many still credit the legacy of his father, former world champion Nigel Benn, for the foundation of his luxury lifestyle and flashy vacations. However, his arrival at the Manchester Arena for Misfits Boxing 22 offered a less glamorous scene.
stepped out of a Rolls-Royce, while his wife, Victoria, traveled by train and later caught up with him outside the venue. Fans criticized the moment online, with one commenting: “Did his misses get the bus and meet him there.” Conor Benn’s career has followed an unusual trajectory. Once unbeaten, Chris Eubank Jr. snapped his 22-fight streak earlier this year in Tottenham—a heated clash that saw Eubank slap Benn with an egg in reference to his doping controversy.
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The controversy began in 2022, when Conor Benn tested positive for trace amounts of a banned substance. UKAD suspended him in 2023, delaying his fight with Eubank Jr., which later got rescheduled. In March 2024, the NADP ruled there was insufficient evidence to uphold the suspension, and UKAD chose not to appeal, clearing Benn to return to competition. Since then, has worked to rebuild his career.
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Earlier this month, he boldly challenged UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Fans, meanwhile, floated their own crossover fantasy, with one suggesting: “Ben Vs @thenotoriousmma next,” referencing Conor McGregor, who is preparing for his long-awaited UFC comeback. Yet despite all the talk of comebacks and callouts, Conor Benn’s arrival at Misfits Boxing 22 captured fan attention.
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Victoria Benn waited outside while her husband stepped out of the Rolls-Royce, sparking chatter across social media. As one user wrote: “Is the girl that wait the man out of the car.” For many, it wasn’t about boxing or wealth—it was about simple good manners. What’s your take on the fans’ reaction? Do you think Conor Benn’s personal antics, combined with his wife’s presence, deserve the social media spotlight? Share your thoughts below.
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Conor Benn's Rolls-Royce entrance: flashy or just plain disrespectful to his waiting wife?