Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn will finally face off in the ring on April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The bout, originally set for over two years ago, got called off when Benn tested positive for a banned substance.
The fight's back on track after Benn's suspension got lifted late last year. A National Anti-Doping Panel ruling now allows him to fight on home soil. This matchup continues a fighting rivalry that kicked off with their fathers in the 1990s.
Benn's got his work cut out for him. At 28, he's moving up two weight classes from his natural limit. He's known for his ferocity, quickness, and explosive power. On the other side, 35-year-old Eubank Jr. brings size, experience, and durability to the table. He's been mixing it up at world level for a while now.
Former world champions Carl Froch and Tony Bellew have weighed in on the fight. They shared their thoughts on Froch's YouTube channel.
"Chris Eubank beats Conor Benn," Froch said. "I believe 'world level' Eubank has what it takes to beat Benn, who has done nothing so far in his campaign."
Bellew sees it differently:
"Conor Benn wins. He's too quick, too explosive. Benn is one of those you're probably going to have to knock out. He's going out on his shield," Bellew explained. "But we need to see Conor back first in a normal fight and see how the years have affected him."
The fight raises some big questions. Will Benn's ferocity overcome the weight difference? Or will Eubank's size and experience be the deciding factor?
Come April 26, we'll get our answers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - as long as both fighters make it to the ring this time around.
