Chris Eubank Jr's sparring partner has given us a peek into what's coming in the fight against Conor Benn. The two boxers are about to settle their long-standing rivalry at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
The build-up to this fight has been intense. Eubank even smashed an egg on Benn's face during their first press conference. That's the kind of drama that's made fans eager to see these two finally face off in the ring.
Eubank Jr comes into this fight with a natural size advantage. He's got 34 wins under his belt, with 25 of those coming by knockout. Benn, on the other hand, is the smaller, less experienced fighter. He's moving up two weight classes for this bout, which is a big challenge. But don't count him out - Benn's got 23 wins with 14 knockouts, proving he's got power even in lower weight classes.
Michael Likalu, a fighter from the Democratic Republic of Congo with a record of 7 wins and 3 losses, has been Eubank's main sparring partner. Likalu shared some insights about Eubank's power:
"I mean anyone with those 10oz, 8oz gloves on, it doesn't matter if you're a flyweight, if you get punched on the chin, it's a punch. He's got good timing, when he's got good timing and landing those on you it's devastating. He's got some power behind it."
Likalu points out that Eubank's timing is spot-on, and when he lands those punches, they pack a serious wallop. It's not just about raw power - it's Eubank's ability to land those punches at just the right moment that makes them so effective.
The fight is just hours away now. Fans are on the edge of their seats, waiting to see if Benn can overcome the size difference and Eubank's experience, or if Eubank's power and timing will prove too much for the smaller fighter. One thing's for sure - with all the bad blood between these two, we're in for an exciting night of boxing.
