Benn and Eubank Jr were set to fight in October 2022, continuing the rivalry that began with their fathers. The bout fell through when Benn failed a drugs test, leading to the cancellation of the entire card.
Since then, Benn has fought twice in the US, winning both bouts on points against Rodolfo Orozco and Peter Dobson. He's recently gotten clearance to fight in the UK again, though the British Boxing Board of Control and UK Anti-Doping Agency might appeal this decision.
Eubank Jr, on the other hand, has been busy. He suffered his first knockout loss to Liam Smith but bounced back with a knockout win in their rematch. He also picked up a stoppage victory over Kamil Szeremeta.
Despite this history, Benn's focus is now on the welterweight division's top prize. He told DAZN:
"For me personally, I want the world title. The WBC world title. That's the winner of Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos. That's the fight I really want."
Benn's desire for the WBC title comes after Barrios and Ramos fought to a split-draw, with Barrios retaining his title. This result has opened up opportunities in the division, and Benn, currently ranked number two by the WBC, wants to make the most of it.
The British boxer also mentioned Jaron Ennis, the top-ranked fighter in the division, calling him "a great fighter, one of the best." Benn's eagerness to face such tough competition shows his determination to challenge himself against the best and claim the number one spot.
Benn's shift in focus from the Eubank Jr fight to world title opportunities marks a new chapter in his career. He's looking to make up for lost time and prove himself at the highest level of the welterweight division.