Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are set to face off in a middleweight bout on April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The fight brings together two boxers with a history rooted in their fathers' rivalry from the nineties, which has now evolved into their own heated conflict.
The match was originally scheduled earlier but got called off when Benn tested positive for a banned substance. Since then, Benn has tried to clear his name, while Eubank has promised to punish him, viewing the incident as cheating.
This fight comes with a special condition: a 10-pound rehydration clause that kicks in on Saturday morning. For Benn, it means moving up two weight divisions from his natural class. Eubank, on the other hand, might find it tough to reach his usual fight night weight.
Both fighters face challenges. Benn has been mostly out of action for nearly three years. Eubank suffered a knockout loss to Liam Smith in 2023, leading some to think he might be past his prime.
Mike Tyson shared his thoughts on the match in an interview with Men's Health. He's pumped for the fight but doesn't think it'll make big waves in the US.
"Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are both very exciting fighters. I don't know America would be interested, because I don't think they're internationally known. Well, I like both of them and it should be a very good fight so may the best man win. I'm good friends with their fathers."
Tyson didn't pick a winner, citing his friendship with both fighters' dads. He did mention watching Eubank Jr train when he first moved to Vegas, saying, "He's good but he likes the girls."
Benn has questioned Eubank's drive in the sport. He thinks he's too motivated, powerful, and fresh for the naturally bigger man to keep up with him.
The stage is set for an intense showdown between these two fighters, each carrying the weight of their family's legacy and their own personal grudges into the ring.
