Eddie Hearn predicts that the Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch might be a “record-breaking event” when it takes place on September twentieth. The Matchroom promoter believes there’s going to be much more interest in a second fight between Benn and Eubank Jr. than last April, which was a fairly one-sided fight with Chris Jr. winning easily.
Hearn says he’s leaving it as much as “His Excellency” Turki Alalshikh to disclose the situation of the event. With him saying it’s going to be “record-breaking,” it narrows down the choices for London.
Wembley Stadium could be the almost certainly venue, but it surely’s a dangerous selection, as fans might turn their noses up at a unnecessary rematch with no absolutely sporting value. It’s celebrity boxing. Eubank Jr. (35-3, 25 KOs) is 35 years old and is nowhere near the extent of the world champions.
Hearn: “Record-Breaking” Benn-Eubank 2
“It’s going to be a record-breaking event. Conor Benn can fight on Saturday. He’s ready. September twentieth is 12, 13 weeks away? It’s still a protracted time to go, but we’re ready and we’re ready for a large event,” said Eddie Hearn to iFL TV.
Hearn’s prediction for a record-breaking event would make more sense if Benn knocked off one or two solid middleweight contenders between a second fight with Eubank Jr. Fans would view him as having more of a probability in a rematch, and could be more willing to buy the event on PPV. That’s not happening. The 2 will return solely to gather their paychecks from the Saudis.
“We have now a contract with Saudi Arabia for 2 fights under the identical terms, regarding the rehydration,” said Hearn in regards to the 10-lb rehydration clause. “Chris Eubank Jr. slept in on Saturday morning because he was tremendous, and weighed in together with his clothes and jacket on. He was a pound under. The rehydration was not an issue.”
Benn-Eubank 2 Rehydration Clause
Individuals are making an excessive amount of out of the 10-lb rehydration clause for the fight. While it’s going to be a nuisance for Eubank Jr, he’s going to cope with it and still dominate Benn because he’s a much better fighter. Benn is a limited fighter who ought to be competing at welterweight, and even in that weight class, he could be a bottom-feeder. He’s not on the extent of the highest contenders like Shakhram Giyasov or Eimantas Stanionis.
Hearn knows higher than to match Benn against those guys, and he definitely wouldn’t be crazy enough to place him in a title fight against WBO champion Brian Norman Jr. and watch him get destroyed. British fan interest in Benn would evaporate overnight after a brutal early knockout loss to Norman Jr.
“160, I consider he had an issue with. Plenty of fighters struggle at the load, but that’s his weight. You may’t say it was out of order, making him weigh 160. No, it wasn’t. That’s his weight. His last
Last Updated on 07/01/2025