Benn v Vargas predictions and boxing betting tips: Benn can land big win

Free boxing tips, best bets and analysis for Conor Benn v Samuel Vargas and the undercard at Wembley Arena on Saturday night.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Main Event, 10pm Saturday

Best bets

Conor Benn to win by stoppage
1pt 8-11 bet365

Shannon Courtenay to win by stoppage
3pts 8-11 betfair, Power

Fight preview

Saturday's bout between Conor Benn and Samuel Vargas is being billed as a tough test for the Destroyer but a quick look at the prices tells you that task may not be as difficult as the fight build-up suggests.

Benn is a 1-12 shot to claim victory and add another decent name to his 17-fight unbeaten record.

The Destroyer is improving as he moves up in class and was an impressive winner against the capable Sebastian Formella last time out.

Vargas has been in with top-level performers Errol Spence Jr, Danny Garcia and Amir Khan, and this fight ties in nicely for Benn, as it's plausible that the could target a big domestic showdown against Khan or Kell Brook should he come through this fight.

More recently the Colombian was stopped by top prospect Vergil Ortiz Jr, and although the Bogota boxer is only 31 years old, he has plenty of miles on the clock and it's questionable how much is left in the tank.

A stoppage win for Benn would light up the welterweight division and at 8-11 he can be backed to shine.

On the undercard Shannon Courtenay challenges Ebanie Bridges for the vacant WBA world female bantamweight title and the Baby Face Assassin looks a brilliant bet to win by stoppage.

Courtenay has just one defeat on a seven-fight professional record and that came against Rachel Ball, who she was scheduled to fight again on Saturday night, before Ball contracted Covid-19.

However, that was an unfortunate defeat for the Watford puncher and it was clear that Courtenay was improving and gaining confidence as that fight progressed.

The Baby Faced Assassin is likely to have gained a lot from that experience and she made no mistake when stopping Dorota Norek on her return to the ring just before Christmas.

Bridges has mixed it with extremely low-level opposition in her five career bouts and she has failed to get three of those out of the ring before the final bell.

It looks likely that the Blonde Bomber will be completely outclassed on Saturday night and a stoppage win for Courtenay rates a strong play.

Not got a Paddy Power account? Sign up and get up to £50 in free sports bets

Place a single £10 Sportsbook bet and get money back as a free bet if it loses. There are x5 Free Bets available. Max refund per qualifying bet is £10. Only deposits made via Credit/Debit Card will be eligible for the promotion. Paddy's Rewards Club: Get a £10 free bet when you place 5x bets of £10+. T&Cs apply 18+ begambleaware.org

MORE FREE BETS

Today's top sports betting stories

Follow us on Twitter @racingpostsport