Tony Bellew thinks Conor Benn will beat Chris Eubank Jr in their upcoming fight. The former cruiserweight world champion predicts Benn will finish Eubank Jr within the first five rounds of their bout.
The fight's set for April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It's got fans split on who'll come out on top. They'll meet at 160 pounds with a 10-pound rehydration limit on the morning of the fight.
This matchup was supposed to happen before, but got called off when Benn failed a drug test. He's since been cleared to fight in the UK after a provisional suspension.
Eubank Jr's got more experience in the ring. He's fought big names like George Groves and Billy Joe Saunders. But he's come up short in his biggest tests. Bellew doesn't rate Eubank Jr's boxing skills highly.
"I'm saying Conor Benn in the first five rounds. I think he'll catch him and nail him and jump all over him."
Benn's moving up two weight classes for this fight. He's coming off two points wins in the US, but before that, he knocked out Chris Algieri and Samual Vargas. Bellew sees Benn as a "good kid with a good heart."
The former champion reckons the fight will have two parts. If it goes past six to eight rounds, Benn might have a tough night. Weight and size will play a big role.
Bellew shared his thoughts in an interview with First Round TV. He believes Benn's power and aggression will be too much for Eubank Jr early on.
The fight's got a lot of buzz around it. Benn's back in the UK ring after getting cleared to fight, and fans can't wait to see how he handles the step up in weight against the naturally bigger Eubank Jr.
