Eddie Hearn always strives to arrange the best matchups, and one of the matchups he has been pursuing for a while is between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. This fight has faced multiple setbacks over time.
Originally, it was scheduled to take place over a year ago, but Conor tested positive for Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) at that time, leading to the cancellation of the fight. Since then, the boxing fans have been eagerly waiting to see them face off in the ring.
Eddie Hearn talks on Chris Eubanks Jr. vs Conor Benn
Eddie Hearn is known to be one of the best match makers in boxing history, with a record of putting on one of the best fights in boxing. He has been trying to make the Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn fight for the longest time. But the fight fell of the first time because Conor tested positive for PED’s.
In an interview with BBC Radio 5 live he said, “We have every intention to make it happen, Our side with Conor Benn and the side of Kalle Sauerland and Chris Eubank want to move forward and make that fight. We feel that because of the situation with Conor Benn’s suspension being lifted and winning that case that he should be allowed and able to fight in the UK”.
“We’re speaking to the British Boxing Board of Control. We think legally there’s no reason why he shouldn’t be allowed to fight in the UK but obviously it’s their decision. If we are not allowed to do that, we will hold the fight internationally but our preference of course is to bring that big fight to Britain.”
Full interview from @IFLTV as Eddie Hearn updates on Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn.https://t.co/6JwusNUzpB
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 22, 2023
Chris Eubanks Jr.’s reaction to bout with Conor Benn
Chris Eubank Jr has been seeking a match against Conor Benn for a while now, but their first scheduled fight was derailed due to substance abuse when Conor tested positive for PEDs.
Chris has just been an innocent bystander, through out this process. Negotiations have been failing time and again, but his stance has been the same throughout. He is willing to fight at any given point and is confident in his abilities. He has always been blunt even with his takes on Canelo and other boxers.
When do you think this fight would actually take place, do let us know.
