The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) rejected the application Conor Benn sanction his fight with Chris Eubank Jr. in the UK, citing that his appeal of his case to the UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is still ongoing. Last year, two of Benn's samples tested positive for illegal drugs.
British boxer Chris Eubank Jr does not believe that the WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will be the favorite in the fight with the holder of the WBA, WBO and IBF titles Alexander Usik after his speech against Francis Ngannou.
Team Chris Eubank Jr. (33-3, 24 KOs) sent a letter to the WBO management with an unusual request. The Briton told the World Boxing Organization that he does not want to be selected for qualifying fights or a world title fight in the coming months.
According to reporter Oliver McManus, coach Brian "BoMac" McIntyre pleaded guilty to carrying a weapon at a court hearing in Manchester today and will soon receive his sentence. Let us remind you that BoMac was arrested at the airport when he was returning after the fight Chris Eubank Jr. And Liam Smith, where he worked in the corner. Airport security found a pistol and seven rounds of ammunition in McIntyre's luggage and called the police.
On December 23, a fight between Conor Benn (22-0, 14 KOs) and Chris Eubank Jr. (33-3, 24 KOs). This was announced by promoter Eddie Hearn. Negotiations on this matter have been going on for several weeks.