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Chris Algieri trainer names the British star who will not become a world champion

Chris Algieri trainer names the British star who will not become a world championMelina Pizano/Matchroom
Derek Santos does not expect one particular fighter to reach the top.

Chris Algieri's trainer Derek Santos believes British star Conor Benn will never become a world champion. 

Benn ended 15 months of inactivity last September with a win over Rodolfo Orozco and this was followed up by a unanimous decision victory against Peter Dobson in February.

Now Benn is eager to chase some big names at welterweight whilst also being linked with a clash against boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. 

However, Santos has claimed that despite Benn's high aspirations, he will not become a world champion. 

“He is a fringe world level fighter, I don't think Benn will become world champion," Santos told Crypto Casinos

"He will put butts on seats from the business point of view, but I don't see him beating any of the champions at 140 or 147.”

Benn fought Algieri back in December 2021 in a fight which saw the British star win with a fourth-round knockout. 

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