Look: Conor Benn shows off facial injuries in postfight photo
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British boxer Conor Benn was in rough shape after defeating Cedrick Peynaud on Wednesday night.
The 21-year-old son of former two-weight world champion Nigel Benn, who improved to 11-0 with the win, tweeted a photo showing the extent of his injuries:
This sport is tougher than I thought. Bloody hell. Love to my supporters! See you next year! pic.twitter.com/9B5huTtDEp
— Conor Nigel Benn (@ConorNigel) December 14, 2017
Benn was knocked down twice in the first round, calling it a "massive learning experience" afterward.
🗣 "It was a massive learning experience. I showed I had heart. It's a roller coaster journey, I'm only 21 years old and am going to make mistakes but I will learn and win" - An honest @ConorNigel talks after last night's war at York Hall 🔥 pic.twitter.com/d9NPmXmJdw
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) December 14, 2017
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