Rematch Confirmed! Eubank Jr. vs. Benn II at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The highly anticipated rematch between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn has been confirmed for next November 15th at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the United Kingdom. The announcement was made by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and the Saudi Boxing Federation.
The first clash between Eubank Jr. and Benn, which took place on April 26, drew a crowd of 67,484 spectators. In a vibrant match, Eubank Jr. prevailed over his rival by unanimous decision, with scorecards of 116-111 in favor of the boxer. Benn, who moved up in weight to challenge Eubank Jr., suffered the first defeat of his career despite feeling he had done enough to win.
A highlight before the fight was Eubank Jr.’s entrance into the stadium with his father, with whom he has had a complicated relationship. In a match full of emotions, Eubank Jr. was put in trouble by Benn in the eighth round, but managed to recover and take control to keep the family legacy undefeated against the Benns.
The family rivalry dates back more than 35 years, when their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn, faced each other in a middleweight battle on November 18, 1990. Eubank Sr. won the WBO middleweight title with a technical knockout in the ninth round. The intense rivalry between the fathers continued in their rematch in 1993, which ended in a split draw.
Now, the children will continue the saga, seeking to write a new chapter in this historic rivalry. The Benn family will seek their first victory in this series, hoping to change the course this year.
The fight, promoted by Sela, is expected to be fought in the 160-pound category.
