Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Rematch edging nearer with second battle between bitter rivals set to happen in 2025 | Boxing Information
A rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn is edging nearer with Eubank now actively searching for a second battle in opposition to his bitter rival.
Nothing is signed at this stage and particulars have to be formalised however a battle between the pair is about to happen later this yr.
Eubank Jr – who gained the primary battle by way of unanimous determination – had been contemplating his choices.
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Benn has his say on the battle in opposition to Eubank Jr and whether or not he could be up for a rematch
The fighter, who has but to win one of many 4 widely-recognised world titles, has lengthy pursued a battle in opposition to boxing icon Canelo Alvarez.
Nevertheless, the Mexican has confirmed he will likely be taking over Terence Crawford in Las Vegas for the undisputed super-middleweight title in September.
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Eubank Jr was mobbed by followers whereas signing an egg carton following his current victory over British rival Benn
It is unclear at this stage what the parameters would entail by way of weight limits and rehydration clauses after Eubank Jr was hit with a extreme penalty forward of the primary bout for failing to make the required weight.
Shalom: Rematch needs to be at a better weight
Talking final week, Ben Shalom, Eubank’s promoter, mentioned a rematch needs to be contested at a better weight.
“The rehydration clause might be much less harmful than the 160lb restrict now at this stage in his profession,” Shalom advised Sky Sports activities.
“That is the place in all probability it is the largest problem. Because the organisers of the occasion everybody needs to be smart as to how we strategy the second battle. That in all probability was the one downer on the occasion, all of the discuss in regards to the weight. And so I am certain everybody will likely be smart.”
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Watch the complete unique interview with Eubank Jr as he mentioned his win over Benn, accidents, reuniting together with his father and extra!
Amid talks for the rematch, he needs the load restrict to be one of many factors below dialogue. “I believe that may alleviate lots of people’s considerations in regards to the battle,” Shalom mentioned.
“I believe everybody concerned simply needs the fighters to make as a lot cash as they will however get out of the ring safely. That is what’s boxing’s about and so something that may enhance the possibilities of that occuring needs to be targeted on.
“We noticed an excellent battle, a really aggressive battle however there have been considerations across the problem on Chris’ physique. So nobody needs to see that. We consider and we hope there will be discussions round that earlier than we make the rematch.”
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Eubank Jr teases his subsequent transfer after beating Benn, however will it’s Canelo Alvarez or a rematch together with his rival Benn?
He believes Conor Benn established himself as a middleweight with their first battle. “It was very aggressive. I believe Conor Benn proved himself on the weight that night time. He was a severe competitor. He got here in massive and he appeared comfy,” Shalom mentioned.
“I believe that is why within the rematch there needs to be much less discuss in regards to the weight.”
In Might, promoter Eddie Hearn, who represents Benn, advised Sky Sports activities a couple of potential rematch: “Conor’s simply determined to run it again. He seems like he’ll enhance lots going into that battle. [It was] his first battle in 14, 15 months, at 160lb.
“Look, they offered us with only a night time we’ll always remember in so some ways. And each fighters deserve a lot credit score. We might like to run it again.”