Conor Benn Faces Chris Eubank at Tottenham Stadium on April 26
Oh, great. Another “massive” domestic UK fight night that’s supposed to shake the boxing world but will probably just send hardcore US fans into a coma.
Oh, great. Another “massive” domestic UK fight night that’s supposed to shake the boxing world but will probably just send hardcore US fans into a coma.
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn have a reported two-fight deal. The rematch is expected in late December. Their first fight will be on April 26th, and the PPV price will be 19.99 GBP.
Promoter Eddie Hearn says the April fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn will be held at 160 lbs. The welterweight Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) will be moving up two weight divisions to take the fight with the 35-year-old middleweight contender Eubank Jr.
Turki Al-Sheikh reports that the long-overdue British domestic-level scrap between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn is “done” for April in London.
According to “sources” picked up by ESPN.com / Mike Coppinger, the so-called long-awaited grudge-match between sons of two great British champions, Chris Eubank Junior and Conor Benn, is now set for April 26th.
Chris Eubank Jr. says a contract for a fight between him and Conor Benn is in the final stages. He’s hopeful that it can made and get this long overdue match finally made.
We all know that Saudi moneyman Turki Alalshikh has given us (and himself) some massive fights since the time he moved into the sport and became a major, major player.
Ben Shalom, promoter of Chris Eubank Junior, has said in speaking to Sky Sports that Eubank Jr has made a “hugely generous” compromise in accepting a purse split of 55%, as a deal is being worked on for Eubank to fight Conor Benn.
Canelo Alvarez’s manager and trainer, Eddy Reynoso, has shot down the rumors that he is in negotiations to fight Chris Eubank Jr.
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya verbally attacked British fans for being excited over reports that negotiations were starting for a fight between Canelo Alvarez and British fighter Chris Eubank Jr.