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Chris Eubank Jr stance on Conor Benn rematch after 'scared to fight' accusation
Chris Eubank Jr stance on Conor Benn rematch after 'scared to fight' accusation

Daily Mirror

time14 hours ago

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  • Daily Mirror

Chris Eubank Jr stance on Conor Benn rematch after 'scared to fight' accusation

Eddie Hearn revealed this week that plans for a rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Bonn on September 20 had been shelved, but Eubank Jr insists he hasn't pulled out of the fight Chris Eubank Jr wants his rematch with Conor Benn to take place in November. The plans for a September 20 showdown were shelved this week with Eddie Hearn pointing the finger of blame at Eubank Jr for pulling out of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium clash. ‌ But the Brighton boxer has not pulled out and instead wants more time to prepare for the rerun of the April fight he won on points. ‌ Eubank Jr, 35, is contracted to a rematch on the same terms when it comes to the middleweight limit and rehydration clauses. But he is not running away from the bout despite claims. Instead, he does not believe he will be ready for September. ‌ Eubank Jr's representatives have contacted Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh to notify him of this. Discussions are now ongoing for a November date with the fight either taking place in London or the Middle East. Eubank Jr wants it to be in London and talks are ongoing with Tottenham over a revised date but they may move indoors given the weather conditions at that time of year. Benn insists he doesn't want to wait and will move on from the bout to go back to welterweight and bid for a world title. ‌ He said: ''I'm not waiting. 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." ‌ Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua 's promoter Hearn has revealed a fight with Jake Paul is a realistic possibility. The American motor-mouth and YouTube star claimed he was up for facing the two-time world heavyweight champion. And Alalshikh wants to make it happen now which appears ludicrous given the size different and the fact Paul has so little boxing experience with most of his ring time gimmick fights. But Hearn said: 'Turki came in and said, 'I'm going to make that fight'," Hearn said. "Jake Paul's manager has come out and said, 'no one decides who Jake Paul fights but us'. I've got a smaller ego in this situation, which is quite remarkable!' ‌ Watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 live on DAZN £24.99 DAZN Order the fight here Product Description Hearn, who has held talks directly with Paul's team, believes the bout could keep Joshua busy while he waits for Tyson Fury to return. The Matchroom chief reckons both men will want fights against different opponents before facing each other next year. He added: "For us, we want to fight Tyson Fury, but we are going to fight before that Tyson Fury fight because Tyson Fury is not going to fight Anthony Joshua before spring or summer of 2026."

Conor Benn blames rival Chris Eubank Jr for proposed rematch ‘falling apart'
Conor Benn blames rival Chris Eubank Jr for proposed rematch ‘falling apart'

Rhyl Journal

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • Rhyl Journal

Conor Benn blames rival Chris Eubank Jr for proposed rematch ‘falling apart'

The British pair engaged in a ferocious battle at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April, with Eubank Jr prevailing by a close but clear unanimous decision to hand Benn his first defeat as a professional. Much of the focus centred on Eubank Jr's cut to the 160lb middleweight limit and subsequent rehydration clause, and the 35-year-old was hospitalised for two days after the fight owing to severe dehydration. Conor Benn's statement to The Ring's Mike Coppinger following the news that Riyadh Season won't be involved with the scheduled rematch against Chris Eubank Jr on Sept 20th. — Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) July 17, 2025 A return bout had been in the offing for September 20 but it now appears on the verge of collapse, with Saudi kingpin Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season reportedly withdrawing from the negotiations. Benn said in a statement to Ring Magazine: 'This rematch falling apart had nothing to do with me. I was ready to go on the scheduled Sept 20 date. I'm not sure what happened to Chris Eubank.' The first fight rekindled memories of their fathers' fierce dust-ups, with Chris Eubank Sr defeating Nigel Benn in November 1990 before a hard-fought draw three years later. Eubank Sr was an outspoken critic of their children renewing the rivalry 32 years on, with Eubank Jr campaigning at middleweight or super-middleweight during his career and Benn primarily a welterweight. Eubank Jr incurred a £375,000 fine after missing the middleweight limit by half an ounce but came in under the stipulated rehydration weight of 170lbs on the day of the fight. The rematch was expected to be on the same weight terms but Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn cast doubt on Eubank Jr fighting again. Hearn told IFL TV: 'We've said to Eubank that is the date. And if you don't take the fight on that date, the fight doesn't work. 'There are no stadiums available. Commercially you guys are on a fortune. So if Eubank is not prepared to take the fight on September 20, I don't think there will be a fight. 'That's not my decision, that's a decision of (Alalshikh). Eubank probably can't be bothered to go back into camp. I'm not sure if he'll ever fight again. I've just got the feeling he doesn't want it.'

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