What’s The Hold-Up With Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?

It has been approximately three weeks since sources stated that a mega showdown between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn was as good as signed to take place on October 8th at the O2 Arena. However, the fight was supposed to be announced two weeks back. So, what’s the hold-up?

No massive fight takes place without drama behind the scenes, not with the fighters but with the promoters. However, history shows that Benn’s promoter, Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn has a great relationship with Eubank’s promoter Kalle Sauerland.

Over the years, both teams have collaborated, making significant domestic fights in Great Britain. However, over the past few days, both parties seemed reluctant to give any positive updates regarding the mouth-watering clash.

It was reported that a press conference was scheduled to take place late last week. So, one would think the fight is already signed. However, that shows that it’s more than likely that both teams haven’t agreed on all the contract terms. That being said, the clock is ticking, and by early next week, the fight becomes eight weeks out, meaning that we should expect an official announcement for Benn’s next fight in the next 72 hours.

Unquestionably, this is one of the most fascinating clashes in recent memory. The history of both men’s fathers and the legacy they produced would sell this fight on its own. However, the clash itself is what you call bulletproof matchmaking at its finest.

You have to favour the bigger, more experienced Eubank coming into the fight, but Conor Benn might very well be the next megastar of British boxing. Power and pride will be on both sides, and if this fight gets made, expect it to be like their fathers’ clash, timeless.