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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn is a carried out deal for April in London Photograph Credit score: Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have reached a deal to combat in London in April, Turki Alalshikh confirmed on Wednesday morning.
Eubank Jr and Benn are set to satisfy in a rearranged middleweight grudge match, with the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the frontrunner to host the bout.
The pair have been meant to satisfy in October 2022 at 157lb catchweight, however the showdown was shelved on combat week after Benn examined constructive for the banned substance clomiphene.
The Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel lifted Benn’s suspension in November, that means the Essex man is now capable of combat within the UK, after having his final two fights in America.
Alalshikh, the Chairman of the Saudi Normal Leisure Authority, has been the instrumental determine in sealing a deal when it appeared that each males have been trying in several instructions.
Eubank Jr and Benn will lastly settle their grudge Photograph Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
“Eubank Jr vs Benn done in April, London, by the name of (Fatal Fury City of the Wolves),” Alalshikh posted on X.
“Soon I will announce the day and the location, it will be The Ring’s first card in collaboration with the video game and SNK, and I will push to make PPV price 19.99 GBP for the fans, with tough undercard…
“Lets get boxing great again and wait for huge announcement soon.”
The British rivals have been each current on the Ring Awards in London on Saturday with Benn, who will transfer up two weight courses, telling Professional Boxing Followers that he remained open to a conflict with WBC welterweight champion, Mario Barrios if the Eubank Jr combat couldn’t be agreed.
“I’ve said yes to Barrios, I’ve said yes to Eubank,” the 28-year-old mentioned.
“So let’s see which one unfolds.”
Eubank Jr vs Benn carried out 👍🏻 in April, London, by the identify of (Deadly Fury Metropolis of the Wolves) Quickly I’ll announce the day and the placement, it is going to be The Ring’s first card in collaboration with the online game and SNK, and I’ll push to make PPV worth 19.99 GBP for the followers, with…
The pair will meet nearly 25 years after their fathers fought within the first of two world title fights, in a rivalry which captivated the British public.
In response to ESPN’s Mike Coppinger, each males can not are available any greater than 10lbs over the 160lb restrict on the day of the bout, which is predicted to be staged on April 26.
Eubank Jr scored a seventh spherical knockout of Kamil Szeremeta to take the IBO middleweight title in October, after which Benn confronted him within the ring.
