George Groves Urges Chris Eubank Jr. To Retire After Conor Benn Defeat

Former rival says Eubank Jr. should walk away, but major fights may still await later this year

George Groves believes Chris Eubank Jr. should retire rather than continue fighting after his defeat to Conor Benn. Speaking to Boxing UK, the former world champion said he has never felt the urge to return to boxing and questioned why Eubank Jr. would keep going.

“Chris Eubank Jr. apparently is coming back. That guy, he’s the opposite of Fury. He should be retiring rather than time and time again, let alone then retiring and coming back,” Groves said to Boxing UK. “The biggest blessing I could have is that I finished boxing and I’d had enough of boxing and I’m happy to call it a day and have no itch to go back in and chase something that ain’t mine anymore. I’m not a fighter, I would have been or once was.”

Eubank Jr.’s most recent outing came in his rematch with Conor Benn, where he suffered a points defeat after being dropped twice in the early rounds. The loss came after Eubank had twice agreed to compete under restrictive weight conditions for the Benn rivalry, leading some observers to question whether he had been operating at his best physically.

Despite Groves’ view that retirement is the sensible option, Eubank Jr. may still have compelling reasons to continue. The two fights with Benn reportedly generated some of the biggest purses of his career, and Eubank remains one of British boxing’s most recognizable names.

Another lucrative opportunity could await under the Riyadh Season banner. Having already featured in two Saudi-backed events opposite Benn, Eubank Jr. could potentially secure a third appearance against a high-profile opponent such as Hamzah Sheeraz or even Canelo Alvarez.

Eubank Jr., who has since become a father to twins, has publicly stated that he intends to return to the ring later this year. However, he has made it clear that he intends to fight again later this year.

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