Since retiring from boxing in 1996, former two-weight world champion Nigel Benn’s focus has been on his two sons, Harley and Conor, who have both followed his footsteps into the ring.

The latter is currently preparing for his upcoming fight with Chris Truman this weekend in Liverpool, his 12th bout as a professional.

Nigel has admitted that he will offer advice to his son ahead of the bout but insists he won’t take the spotlight away from Conor, unlike his old rival Chris Eubank Sr.

Benn was unimpressed by Eubank Sr's behaviour and how he attracted some of the attention away from his son ahead of his clash with George Groves in February.

And the 54-year-old believes that even if he did act in a similar way, Conor would send him packing.

"I am not going to be one of those Dads. I won't do that," he told Sky Sports.

"The difference is - Conor knows me and he would just tell me 'Stop it dad, what are you doing?' There is no beating around the bush.

"Conor said to me if I'd trained him, how Eubank trained him (his son), he'd just say 'No, it's time for you to go Dad!' and I would just say 'Don't worry son, I was already ready to go!'

"I know my interest is all about loving my son, loving his trainer, so we work well together. This is not about me, or me and Conor, it's about me, Conor and Tony.

"Don't think for a minute it is just me. I can teach him so much and I want to help Tony, because I know what he (Conor) can do.

"I know what he's got in the tool box and he has got it all, and can have it all, as long as he keeps working and practicing."

So it seems Benn Sr will be keeping his distance from Conor’s progression and not let his experience get in the way of taking over Conor’s rise in the professional game.

It's certainly a different approach to that of the Eubanks, which do you think will garner the most success? Have your say in the comments below!