Conor Benn Threatens Chris Eubank Jr. As Fight Confirmation Looms
Highlights
- Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. are on the verge of settling their feud in a highly anticipated boxing match on February 3 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- While minor details from Eubank's team still need resolution, the fight is expected to be officially announced soon.
- Benn faces a legal situation from failed drug tests that postponed the initial fight, but he has already participated in another match since the scandal.
The highly anticipated showdown between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. is poised to occur on February 3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Finalization of the fight is reportedly underway this week, offering the two rivals the opportunity to settle their long-standing feud in the boxing ring. In anticipation of the official announcement, Benn took to social media to issue threats to Eubank Jr., who responded with threats of his own.
The Daily Mail reports that the blockbuster clash is on the verge of being confirmed this week. However, certain minor details from Eubank's team still need resolution, with an announcement expected to be imminent. It's worth noting that Benn faces an unresolved legal situation stemming from two failed drug tests, which led to the postponement of the initial fight scheduled for October last year.
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Benn took to Twitter to express his anticipation, declaring, "I can’t wait to punch you in the head @ChrisEubankJr." Eubank responded with an ominous warning, stating, "DEAD MAN WALKING." In a fiery retort, Benn aggressively countered, "I’ll remind you of this when you are being scraped up off the f****** canvas. Feb 3 I’m ending your career #4rounds."
This longstanding feud traces back to their initial scheduled bout in October of the previous year, which was canceled after Benn failed two drug tests. Their fathers Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr. famously had a rivalry, adding intrigue to the matchup. The unresolved issue now revolves around securing approval from the British Boxing Board of Control, as Benn is currently without a license, having voluntarily relinquished it last year. The board, in conjunction with UK Anti-Doping, is appealing the National Anti-Doping Panel's decision to lift Benn's temporary suspension, but a resolution remains elusive.
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Despite the ongoing controversy, Benn has already participated in a match since the scandal, facing Rodolfo Orozco in September in Florida and securing victory by unanimous decision. On the other hand, Eubank is riding the momentum of an impressive stoppage win in September, avenging his loss to Liam Smith in their rematch.
In the event that the British Boxing Board of Control refuses to sanction the clash, the promoters of the event, Eddie Hearn and Kalle Sauerland may explore the possibility of an alternative body sanctioning the fight in the UK or taking the fight out of the country.
