Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn was a struggle that just about occurred in 2022, but it surely was cancelled after Benn twice examined constructive for the feminine fertility drug clomifene. The constructive exams ensured the extremely anticipated catchweight conflict between Eubank and Benn was cancelled. Even throughout Benn’s time away from the ring, the potential of these two combating has by no means gone away. Eubank Jr, when talking to The Stomping Floor has teased we’ll hear a serious replace on the rumoured struggle, very quickly.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Newest Combat Information
Chris Eubank Jr Teases Information
Benn vs. Eubank fell aside in 2022 attributable to two failed exams from the Essex fighter. Since then, ‘The Destroyer’ has been working to clear his title and lately acquired the information he’s been ready for.
In the direction of the top of 2024, Benn launched a press release through his X account, claiming he had been cleared. Following that information, the UK Anti-Doping and British Board of Boxing Management elected to not enchantment his suspension being lifted.
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Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn lately appeared on the Boxing with Mannix and Mora podcast and seemingly advised that Mario Barrios was the popular choice for “The Destroyer.”
Nonetheless, Eubank has spoken to The Stomping Floor and teased main information “very quickly” on their much-talked-about struggle: “It’s been a very long time coming. It’s loopy to assume this struggle would have and may have occurred two-and-a-half years in the past,” Eubank mentioned.
Hinting Combat is Shut
Reflecting again on the 2022 cancellation, the Brighton fighter mentioned: “I went via a complete camp, a complete two or three months of preparation, for it to get cancelled two days earlier than. Now we’re right here, and it’s going to be 3 times as large.”
He added: “It’s loopy how life works. There’s additional every part. Now, it’s not nearly my dad and his dad. It’s about me and him. There’s lots of unhealthy blood, a lot of historical past now. It’s thrilling.”
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Whereas talking to Chris Mannix lately, Hearn additionally spoke about Eubank being the extra financially rewarding struggle: “The cash to struggle Chris Eubank Jr. is 4 occasions greater than combating Barrios,” mentioned the Matchroom Sport chairman.
