Is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn matchup on the verge of being cancelled? Eddie Hearn discusses difficult negotiations

Chris Eubank Jr., after getting his revenge on Liam Smith once again, is getting ready for the upcoming matchup. Eubank Jr. has a tremendous record in boxing, securing most of his wins by knockout only. The knockout artist has only one loss from his past eight fights.

Since the year 2018, he has lost only one time, to Chris Eubank Jr. that too in this year’s September boxing bout. Later, the potential bout between Chris and Conor Benn got the sparks when Benn vowed to finish the 34-year-old inside four rounds only.

Is Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn at risk of being canceled?

Recently, Eddie Hearn gave a surprising update on Chris Eubank Jr. and Benn’s matchup, revealing the location and more. But this time the update coming up from Hearn is giving a certain time boundary, which can disappoint boxing fans if it isn’t resolved early. Eddie had a talk with MMA Fighting regarding the official announcement of the awaited bout.

Hearn was clear about all the facts and even the time it would take to make some official announcements about this potential bout. All the negotiations are being offered to Eubank Jr., but he doesn’t look happy with what the promoter is giving.

“He’s got his number somehow from somebody, and we can’t hit that number,” Hearn said via Talksport.

Now it is confirmed that Chris Eubank Jr. is not the only option for Benn on February 17, 2024. Devin Haney can also be the next opponent for Benn after winning the dominant fight against Regis Prograis.

Potential dates, location, and time for the Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn bout

Rumors of the fight Between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn started in July 2022. In August, they got the boxing bout confirmation, which was expected to take place on October 8^th. But Benn was found consuming clomifene, and he was prohibited from fighting for 6 months. As the news regarding Conor popped up, both side promoters announced the postponed date of bouts, as February 17th, 2024.

Here’s what you need to know regarding the bout:

Potential date: February, first two weeks

Location: The O2 Arena, London, England

Time: not confirmed

Weight class: catch weight: 157 pounds

Now the fans are suggested to wait at least another 48 hours until the confirmation will be out on whether they will get to witness the bout between Eubank Jr. and Benn in February. Conor Benn has already called Devin Haney after he recorded the win over Prograis, but the opposition needs to accept the offer before the final confirmation.