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How to watch Conor Benn vs. Rodolfo Orozco: Date, start time, price for Benn’s 2023 return fight

After more than a year away from the ring, Conor Benn is ready to return. The controversial figure from the U.K. competes on a Matchroom Boxing card against Rodolfo Orozco on September 23. 

The fight airs on DAZN worldwide and is at the Caribe Royale in Orlando. It is the co-main event under the super lightweight fight of Richardson Hitchins vs. Jose Zepeda. The only title fight on the card features Jessica McCaskill vs. Sandy Ryan in a welterweight unification title bout. 

The son of former world champion Nigel Benn, Conor turned pro at 19 in 2016. Winner of 14 fights via knockout, Benn was going to face Chris Eubank Jr., but the fight got scrapped after the former failed multiple drug tests after testing positive for clomifene.

It was determined by the WBC the failed tests were a result of a “highly elevated consumption of eggs.” UKAD suspended Benn from competing in the U.K., while the Florida Boxing Commission accepted a Benn fight a few days before this weekend’s event.

Given how quickly it got announced and an ongoing appeal, social media was buzzing about the decision to allow Benn to fight. Eddie Hearn quickly defended the booking.

WATCH: Conor Benn on the Richardson Hitchins vs. Jose Zepeda card, live on DAZN

“So excited. I mean, obviously, it’s been 18 months now since he’s boxed. He’s been through a lot, he’s been through an arduous process — two processes now, two hearings — and cleared to fight,” Hearn told talkSPORT. 

“He’s cleared to box, and that’s the reason he’s fighting this Saturday… we’re interested in seeing Conor Benn back in the ring, he’s gonna have this fight Saturday night in Orlando and then a massive fight himself in December…

“I saw a lot of things saying, ‘Oh, he’s hopping around the world to fight.’ No, the ABC of America spoke to the British Boxing Board of Control to confirm that he’s not suspended and, ultimately, he is clear to fight.”

Orozco turned pro in 2015 and has 32 wins, with a knockout rate of 75%. The Mexican fighter is on a two-fight win streak, beating Elian Trejo Juarez in his last bout in June.  

When is Conor Benn vs. Rodolfo Orozco

Hitchins vs. Zepeda is on September 23. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET. Benn and Orozco should make their way to the ring around 10:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last. 

Region Date Main Card Start Time Main Event Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (ET) Saturday, September 23 8 p.m. ET 11:15 p.m ET
USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, September 23 5 p.m. PT 8:15 p.m. PT
UK and Ireland Sunday, September 24 1 a.m. BST 4:15 a.m. BST
Australia Sunday, September 24 10 a.m. AEST 1:15 p.m. AEST

How to watch Conor Benn vs. Rodolfo Orozco

Region TV channel Live streaming
USA DAZN
Canada DAZN
UK and Ireland DAZN 1 HD DAZN
Australia DAZN

Conor Benn vs. Rodolfo Orozco price: How much does fight cost? 

  • DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S./ $24.99 per month in Canada/ £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract, or £19.99 month-to-month/ 13.99 AUD in Australia.
  • DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the U.S., $199.99 in Canada, and £99.99 in the U.K.

WATCH: Richardson Hitchins vs. Jose Zepeda, live on DAZN

Where is Conor Benn vs. Rodolfo Orozco?

The fight is at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. The capacity for the arena is over 900 people.

Conor Benn vs. Rodolfo Orozco betting odds

Benn is a massive 1/22 on to win the fight, with bet365 (via BetOnSports), while his underdog opponent is 16/1. 

The Brit is 1/5 to win via KO, TKO or DQ, while there are odds of 4/1 on the fight to go the distance. 

Conor Benn record, bio

  • Nationality: British
  • Born: September 28, 1996
  • Height: 5-8
  • Reach: 68 inches
  • Total fights: 21
  • Record: 21-0 with 14 wins via knockout

Rodolfo Orozco record, bio

  • Nationality: Mexican
  • Born: June 26, 1999
  • Height: 6-1
  • Reach: N/A
  • Total fights: 39
  • Record: 33-3-3 with 24 wins via knockout

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Richardson Hitchins vs. Jose Zepeda fight card

  • Richardson Hitchins vs. Jose Zepeda; Super Lightweights
  • Conor Benn vs. Rodolfo Orozco; Super Welterweights
  • Jessica McCaskill (c) vs. Sandy Ryan (c) for the WBA, WBC, and WBO welterweight titles
  • Austin Williams vs. Steve Rolls for the IBF North American middleweight title
  • Orestes Velazquez vs. Mohamed Soumaoro; Super Lightweights
  • Khalil Coe vs. Kenmon Evans; Light Heavyweights
  • Jasmine Artiga vs. Haley Pasion; Super Flyweights

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