The bout was originally planned for October 2022 but got called off when Benn failed a drugs test. This led to a lengthy process with the British Boxing Board of Control. Since then, Benn has fought twice in the USA and is now allowed to compete in the UK again.
Eubank Jr has been busy too. He lost to Liam Smith, then won their rematch, and picked up another victory against Kamil Szeremeta last October.
But there's a new twist in the story. On April 11, Eubank Jr posted a picture of his injured foot on social media. He wrote:
"Boxing is as easy as it looks I promise. 6am run tomorrow is going to be so much fun… can't wait."
Fans are worried, but Eddie Hearn, who promotes the event, thinks there might be more to it. In an interview, Hearn said:
"The David Haye toe. Maybe getting the excuses ready. You wouldn't pull the blister excuse really."
Hearn thinks Eubank Jr might be setting up excuses in case he loses, comparing it to when David Haye blamed a toe injury for his loss to Wladimir Klitschko.
While all this is going on, Chris Eubank Sr has been talking about Conor Benn's boxing skills. The fight on April 26 will test if the sons can live up to their fathers' legendary rivalry.
With Benn back in action in the UK and Eubank Jr coming off a win, the stage is set for an exciting match-up. Fans will be watching closely to see if Eubank Jr's foot injury affects his performance or if it's just pre-fight mind games.