The bout's announcement comes after a previous cancellation in 2022 due to Benn's failed drugs test. Turki Alalshikh of Riyadh Season played a key role in getting the fight back on track.
This matchup carries significant historical weight. The fighters' fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, had one of the most intense rivalries in British boxing history. They fought twice, with Eubank Sr winning in 1990 to claim the WBO middleweight title, and their 1993 rematch ending in a split decision draw after 12 thrilling rounds.
Former featherweight champion Barry McGuigan has weighed in on the upcoming fight. He believes Conor Benn will come out on top. McGuigan shared his thoughts in a recent interview:
"I favour Benn at this stage, I think Eubank is a great fighter but I think he's just gone over the top, he's beginning to slide. His punch resistance will be questionable at 160 pounds, but yeah, you know, he's tough he's like his Dad, he's a very skillful kid. I don't think he's as tough as his Dad is, his chin is not as tough as his Dad but yeah it's a great fight."
McGuigan acknowledges Eubank Jr's skills and toughness but points out that he might not measure up to his father in those areas. He also questions Eubank Jr's punch resistance at 160 pounds and suggests that the fighter might be past his prime.
The build-up to the fight has already seen some drama. At a recent press conference, things got heated when Eubank Jr struck Benn in the face with an egg during their face-off. This action seemed to reference Benn's failed substance test from 2022.
The fight promises to be a major event in British boxing, carrying on the legacy of their fathers' rivalry while writing a new chapter in their own careers.