BENN'S BACK: BUT THE GLOVES ARE STILL OFF THE CONTROVERSY!

Conor Benn's return to the squared circle was always going to be a talking point, wasn't it? The Destroyer got the job done, a win on his record, but the dust hasn't settled on the controversy that still swirls around him. You'd think after all the palaver, the focus would be solely on the fight, the sweet science. But no, the chatter quickly shifted, not just about the performance, but about the very platform it was shown on. It's a proper mess, frankly.

Some pundits, like the American scribe Mannix, are openly questioning the broadcast's swift move past the elephant in the room. He's got a point, hasn't he? British boxing fans, the real bedrock of this sport, aren't daft. We remember the headlines, the missed fights, the whole shebang. You can't just gloss over that like it never happened.

This isn't some Sunday league kickabout; this is professional boxing, where reputations are built and shattered in equal measure. Benn's got the talent, nobody's denying that. He's got that explosive power, that 'chip off the old block' mentality that reminds you of his old man, Nigel. But the shadow of those failed tests hangs heavy.

For the sport to move forward, for Conor to truly rebuild, there needs to be more transparency, more accountability. We've seen legends like Lennox Lewis and Joe Calzaghe navigate tough waters, but this is different. It's about integrity, and right now, that's still under the microscope. The win is in the books, but the hard questions remain unanswered, leaving a sour taste for many who love the game.