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BBC News
4 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Eubank Jr-Benn rematch 'dead'
A rematch between British rivals Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn is "dead", says promoter Eddie beat Benn in a unanimous points decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April.A second bout had been agreed for 20 September, however, it was revealed earlier this week the contest was unlikely to take who promotes Benn, told BBC Sport his fighter was now looking to move away from the rematch, with eyes instead on a world title shot."At the moment the fight between Eubank and Benn is dead," he revealed. "September 20th was the date, now I believe there is some kind of conversation about a November fight."Benn isn't interested in being messed around or waiting around. He would love and arguably prefer a shot at the world title. "If that presented itself, then we would definitely look at that option."Benn, 28, has also claimed to be looking at alternative options, with a move back down to welterweight on the cards. He told BBC Sport: "We signed a two-fight deal, we were ready to go. The date was announced straight after the first fight for September, done a lot of negotiations in terms of venues, dates. "They had all agreed September 20th, then Eubank came out and said he wasn't ready."Asked if Benn was prepared to wait until the end of the year, Hearn added: "So we have to give them a chance."We just appeal to Eubank, if you're not ready to go back to war with Benn and you'd rather sit at a poker table in Las Vegas, good luck to you. But let us move on.""We're ready to move on, drop down to 147 and get a world title," said first fight was organised by Ring Magazine, which is owned by Turki Alalshikh, and it was thought the rematch would also fall under the Riyadh Season on Saturday's broadcast before Oleksandr Usyk's win over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, Alalshikh said the Eubank-Benn bout could still happen and suggested January or February as potential alternative has not commented on the situation himself, and it is unclear when an official decision will be 35-year-old was fined £10,000 earlier this month by the British Boxing Board of Control over "misuse of social media" in the build-up to the first contest.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Conor Benn gives ‘scared' Chris Eubank Jr strict timeline after rematch ‘falls apart'
Conor Benn has insisted that he is 'not waiting around' for a rematch with 'scared' Chris Eubank Jr after their planned bout seemingly fell apart. In April, Eubank Jr outpointed Benn in a thrilling contest at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where their rematch is – or was – intended to take place in September. Follow our live coverage of Usyk vs Dubois 2 from Wembley Stadium However, it was suggested on Thursday by Benn and Eddie Hearn, his promoter, that plans had been shelved, with 'The Destroyer' stating that 'this rematch falling apart had nothing to do with me'. With further goals of world title glory in his sights, Benn has added that he will not stand around waiting for Eubank Jr to agree on a revised date. ''I'm not waiting,' he told Sky Sports. 'I'm not waiting around. I feel like my career has sort of been on hold to give the fans this fight, and I'm glad that the fight delivered, but now I've got to just tick the box off on my personal goals, which is winning a WBC world title. "It's either [moving back down to] 147lbs for me or the rematch. I'm ready to honour my side of the agreement, which was a two-fight deal [at middleweight] and it's safe to say he's scared. He almost lost. It could have gone either way. To a welterweight." There are claims that Eubank Jr is seeking a rematch with Benn in November, a date which Riyadh Season and Sela are considering, according to Ring Magazine. Benn's April defeat by Eubank Jr marked a unique extension of their fathers' rivalry in the 1990s, when Chris Sr beat Nigel Benn before the Britons fought to a draw in their rematch. Benn's sentiment on the situation echoes that of Hearn, who told talkSPORT on Thursday: 'Obviously, we have a two-fight deal with Chris Eubank Jr. His Excellency [Turki Alalshikh] has told Eubank that 20 September is the date. Chris Eubank Jr, left, defeated Conor Benn in April (Bradley Collyer/PA) (PA Wire) 'As I understand it, there has been a little bit of radio silence from Eubank. Part of me feels like he might not fight again. Obviously, that was a very taxing fight with Conor Benn. 'Hamzah Sheeraz is now in place to fight [Saul] 'Canelo' Alvarez if he comes through [Terence] Crawford, so Eubank is in limbo if he doesn't take the Conor Benn fight. 'Maybe physically, he doesn't want to go to war again. If he doesn't, the whole world wants to fight Conor Benn right now.' The Greenwich-born bruiser has even urged Eubank Jr, 35, to retire from the sport to prevent the rematch saga from being drawn out. "Take it, take it. Just take the win. Take the win. Your dad didn't want the rematch of my dad," he said. "Sail off into the sunset. You're done, and you move on, and I move on and secure my legacy of winning the world title.' If a rematch does not go ahead, Hearn has touted Shakur Stevenson as Benn's next opponent, who outpointed William Zependa on the undercard of Hamzah Sheeraz's title eliminator with Edgar Berlanga on Saturday - which Sheeraz emerged victorious in.
The Independent
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Conor Benn gives ‘scared' Chris Eubank Jr strict timeline after rematch ‘falls apart'
Conor Benn has insisted that he is 'not waiting around' for a rematch with 'scared' Chris Eubank Jr after their planned bout seemingly fell apart. In April, Eubank Jr outpointed Benn in a thrilling contest at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where their rematch is – or was – intended to take place in September. However, it was suggested on Thursday by Benn and Eddie Hearn, his promoter, that plans had been shelved, with 'The Destroyer' stating that 'this rematch falling apart had nothing to do with me'. With further goals of world title glory in his sights, Benn has added that he will not stand around waiting for Eubank Jr to agree on a revised date. ''I'm not waiting,' he told Sky Sports. 'I'm not waiting around. I feel like my career has sort of been on hold to give the fans this fight, and I'm glad that the fight delivered, but now I've got to just tick the box off on my personal goals, which is winning a WBC world title. "It's either [moving back down to] 147lbs for me or the rematch. I'm ready to honour my side of the agreement, which was a two-fight deal [at middleweight] and it's safe to say he's scared. He almost lost. It could have gone either way. To a welterweight." There are claims that Eubank Jr is seeking a rematch with Benn in November, a date which Riyadh Season and Sela are considering, according to Ring Magazine. Benn's April defeat by Eubank Jr marked a unique extension of their fathers' rivalry in the 1990s, when Chris Sr beat Nigel Benn before the Britons fought to a draw in their rematch. Benn's sentiment on the situation echoes that of Hearn, who told talkSPORT on Thursday: 'Obviously, we have a two-fight deal with Chris Eubank Jr. His Excellency [ Turki Alalshikh ] has told Eubank that 20 September is the date. Enjoy 185+ fights a year on DAZN, the Global Home of Boxing Never miss a fight from top promoters. Watch on your devices anywhere, anytime. See Schedule ADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. 'As I understand it, there has been a little bit of radio silence from Eubank. Part of me feels like he might not fight again. Obviously, that was a very taxing fight with Conor Benn. ' Hamzah Sheeraz is now in place to fight [Saul] 'Canelo' Alvarez if he comes through [Terence] Crawford, so Eubank is in limbo if he doesn't take the Conor Benn fight. 'Maybe physically, he doesn't want to go to war again. If he doesn't, the whole world wants to fight Conor Benn right now.' The Greenwich-born bruiser has even urged Eubank Jr, 35, to retire from the sport to prevent the rematch saga from being drawn out. "Take it, take it. Just take the win. Take the win. Your dad didn't want the rematch of my dad," he said. "Sail off into the sunset. You're done, and you move on, and I move on and secure my legacy of winning the world title.' If a rematch does not go ahead, Hearn has touted Shakur Stevenson as Benn's next opponent, who outpointed William Zependa on the undercard of Hamzah Sheeraz's title eliminator with Edgar Berlanga on Saturday - which Sheeraz emerged victorious in.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Conor Benn reveals Chris Eubank Jr. rematch could be off
Conor Benn is next up in-studio alongside Shakur Stevenson, and the two trade verbal blows while setting the terms for a future matchup. After Shakur leaves, Benn discusses issues with rebooking the fight against Eubank Jr. and more.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakur Stevenson and Conor Benn have heated exhange, agree to fight at 147lbs
Conor Benn is next up in-studio alongside Shakur Stevenson, and the two trade verbal blows while setting the terms for a future matchup. After Shakur leaves, Benn discusses issues with rebooking the fight against Eubank Jr. and more.
