Boxing News: On October 8 at The O2 in London, Chris Eubank Jr. will face Conor Benn

Posted at: August 10, 2022

Boxing News: Benn (21-0, 14 KOs) most recently defeated Chris van Heerden of South Africa in two rounds; Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) enters the fight off a career-best performance against Liam Williams in February.

On Saturday, October 8, at The O2 in London, Chris Eubank Jr. will square off against Conor Benn in a catchweight contest.

Eubank Jr. (32-2, 23 KOs) enters the fight fresh off a career-high showing over Liam Williams in February.

Most recently, Chris van Heerden of South Africa was defeated by Benn (21-0, 14 KOs) in just two rounds.

“I grew up watching their legendary battles and always wanting to emulate that, and find my own arch nemesis… could this now be Conor Benn? We will find out,” said Eubank Jr.

“He has walked the same path as I have. I know his struggle. Living in the shadow of a legend and trying to break out of that shadow and make his own name. If he can beat me, his name will be made, and he will never walk in his father’s shadow again.

“It’s a fight that’s going to spark the imagination of the British public, that’s what I’m happy about. In terms of anticipation, legacy and hype it’s the biggest fight of my career.”

Benn said: “This fight is for the legacy and was an opportunity I felt I couldn’t pass up. My team and I had other options on the table as I’m currently ranked top five with all governing bodies at welterweight and no doubt I’m looking for a world championship fight very soon, but this fight is embedded with so much history and I know it’s one the public really want to see. To me this fight is personal – it’s more than titles and rankings, this is unfinished business between our families!

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