Step again in time.
Quite a few sources have reported that Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. might face off in a colossal catchweight showdown which might reignite probably the most potent feud in British boxing historical past.
A matchup between the sons of boxing legends Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank has been talked about intermittently over time. Discuss die down rapidly, nonetheless, because it’s naturally assumed that the burden distinction – Benn fights at 147 and Eubank Jr. at 160 – would preserve them aside.
However might an all-British blockbuster occasion and the cash that comes with it overcome the scales?
Benn, who’s rated No. 9 by The Ring at welterweight, has advanced into one of the crucial improved fighters in world boxing. The 25-year-old energy puncher has defeated Samuel Vargas (TKO 1), Adrian Granados (UD 10) and Chris Algieri (KO 4) in latest bouts.
Eubank, who’s rated No. 6 by The Ring at middleweight, is the extra skilled of the 2. Regardless of choice losses to Billy Joe Saunders and George Groves, the 32-year-old Brighton man holds stable wins over Arthur Abraham (UD 12), James DeGale (UD 12) and Liam Williams (UD 12).
When the fathers collided in 1990 and 1993, the viewing figures on U.Okay. community TV had been astronomical. Over 18.5 million tuned in for the rematch, with over half-a-billion seeing that bout worldwide.
If this struggle can safe a fraction of that curiosity, then boxing can be in for one large shot within the arm.
Earlier right now, Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn, Benn’s promoter, informed “Professional Boxing Followers” that remaining negotiations will not be underway. Nevertheless, that doesn’t imply the struggle isn’t being mentioned.
Hearn additionally talked about former welterweight titleholder Keith Thurman as a potential opponent for Benn, however on condition that “One Time” fights below the PBC umbrella, it’ll be fascinating to see how these talks progress.
Tom Grey is managing editor for Ring Journal. Comply with him on Twitter: @Tom_Gray_Boxing
