Chris Eubank Jr. (33-3, 24 KOs) will return to the ring towards Kamil Szeremeta (25-2-2, 8 KOs) on October 12, on the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev undercard. Because the build-up to subsequent month begins, Eubank Jr. has spoken to Steve Bunce on the 5 Live Boxing Podcast in regards to the rumoured Canelo Álvarez negotiations and whether or not he believes the Conor Benn combat will occur.
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Chris Eubank Jr. Talks Conor Benn Battle
Through the interview, the Brighton man spoke in regards to the subsequent 12 months and his upcoming opponent, Kamil Szeremeta: “We’ve obtained some very thrilling fights over the subsequent 12 months and all of it begins in Saudi on October 12.”
He continued: “Some individuals are calling it a warm-up combat. The fellows obtained an amazing file. He’s obtained pedigree, he’s been in with (Jaime) Munguía and GGG, he’s not an fool.”
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“I’ve a number of fights which can be truly greater than me going and combating for a belt,” added Eubank.
Bunce then requested the Brighton man whether or not he believes there’s a probability that the Conor Benn combat may nonetheless occur, and he replied: “That chapter can’t be closed. That chapter is just too large of a chapter. Some folks would say it’s the chapter.”
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He continued: “That combat will occur. I might think about it’s going to occur within the subsequent 12 months. As quickly as he will get his licence again, as quickly as he has his profession again on observe, that combat will likely be made.”
Talking about his need for the Benn combat, Eubank mentioned: “The chance to self-discipline a cheat. That’s all of the motivation I would like.”
Eubank Jr. Discusses Canelo Álvarez Negotiations
Rumours have been gathering tempo that Eubank Jr. could face Álvarez earlier than the Edgar Berlanga combat was introduced. Throughout his interview with the 5 Reside Boxing Podcast, the Hove native revealed: “There had been discussions completely, however we couldn’t come to phrases on the enterprise aspect of issues, on the timing aspect of issues. I’ve been out of the ring for a 12 months, I’m not seeking to combat Canelo for a payday, which I may have gotten. I wish to beat this man.”
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“My plan is constant fights over the subsequent six months and combat this man (Canelo) in Could as a result of he fights in Could,” added Eubank Jr.
If he secures a victory on October 12, the subsequent 12 months might be each busy and memorable for the Brighton fighter.
