Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch on brink of collapse with Eddie Hearn ready to negotiate alternative fight
Eubank beat Benn in their April second generation grudge match and a second bout was already signed as part of the original contract.
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And Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh announced on social media that the rematch would take place on September 20 in London.
That reveal came to the surprise of both camps - including Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn.
Eubank spent two days in hospital due to severe dehydration as a result of making the 160lb middleweight limit.
He and Benn were also restricted to rehydrating more than 10lb on the morning of the bout at Tottenham's stadium.
After 12 gruelling rounds and the 48 hours spent in hospital - a five month turnaround for the rematch appeared quick.
And after a period of radio silence from Eubank's camp, Hearn and Benn began openly discussing alternative options.
Now Ring Magazine - owned by Alalshikh - announced the Saudi chief along with financial backers SELA have pulled their involvement in the rematch.
That is the biggest indicator yet that the sequel is dead in the water.
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