Conor Benn is planning to announce himself on the world stage as he prepares to fight former IBO welterweight world champion, Sebastian Formella, at the SSE Arena in Wembley on 21 November for the WBA continental welterweight title.
Benn last fought in October 2020 when he beat Steve Jamoye in four rounds but might consider the 33-year-old German a tougher opponent.
Formella has 22 wins and one defeat, coming in his last fight against Shawn Porter in August, but the 24-year-old fighter believes he is in a good position ahead of the event.
"My life has changed drastically over the last six months," said Benn.
"Now that I've got a son coming it gives you a different perspective on life. I came into this game at 19. I haven't got a big amateur pedigree. It's all learning. There's no ceiling to my career so I think that's the exciting thing about it.
"What's great is the British public gets to see me blossom right before their eyes. From a novice who had a debut, to having a terrible second fight, to then knocking out a three-time European title challenger and now fighting Sebastian Formella.
"Is it all going to be smooth sailing? No, of course it isn't. At the end of the day, you've got to appreciate the downs and the ups, because that's what makes the ups so special. This is all about legacy and striving for greatness.”
While confident, Benn knows that his opponent is no pushover.
"We've got a world level opponent in Sebastian Formella,” Benn claimed.
“His only loss came against Shawn Porter, and as we all know he lost on points. It's a tough fight and a massive step up but I don't believe he's got anything that I need to worry about.
"Is he tricky? Is he this, is he that? Is he well experienced? Is he a 33-year-old man who's just lost to Porter on points? I plan on going in there and making a statement, it doesn't really bother me. They said the same about Koivula, people thought I was going to lose. He was a three-time European title challenger, I banged him out in two.
"I'll rise to the occasion. It's all learning. It's all growing. It's a rollercoaster journey and god willing, I do the job on November 21. Is this a massive test? Yeah. Do I think I'm ready? Yeah, yeah I do. Am I going to go in there and try to stop him, to let him know what I'm about? Yeah, I am. I plan on introducing myself to the world stage. This is the sort of fight that does that.”
The welterweight plans on making sure that he uses the event to get his name out beyond the United Kingdom, and is keen to box aggressively.
"I plan on really taking it to him,” he said.
“It doesn't take a lot to get me going. With or without a crowd, a fight is a fight. I plan on winning this fight in true Benn style. I'll find a way to win. Come November 21 I plan on showing exactly what I'm made of."